Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER CHOCOLATE

A RUSSIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER CHOCOLATE CUP AND SAUCER WITH ENGRAVED DECOR, LATE 19TH CEN. - A set of parcel-gilt silver chocolate cup and saucer adorned with engraved cartouches and floral arrangement, the cup bears a commemorative inscription: 'To dear Natalochka from Mom and Dad 7/XI-49,' and is engraved with a monogram on the other side. Hallmarks: 'AA' mark, 'BC' mark, 1888 date mark, 84 silver proof, St George for Moscow, later soviet 875 proof, kokoshnik. Russia, Moscow, late 19th century. Weight: 6 oz., (171.1 g.) Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: Cup H: 2 7/8 in., (7.3 cm.), Saucer D: 5 1/4 in., (13.5 cm.) Condition: Very good overall with some light tarnishing.