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A RUSSIAN SILVER SHOT GLASS WITH CITY VIEW, M. DMITRIEV WORKSHOP, 1874 - A conical-shaped shot glass on a small stem, decorated with an engraved floral and geometric pattern featuring medallions on both sides; the medallions are engraved with views of city walls and fortress towers. The body and base of the glass bear the following hallmarks: a barely legible hallmark of the assayer “?.С 1874,” the assay mark “84,” St. George the Victorious – [Moscow city hallmark], and the maker’s mark in Cyrillic “МД” [M. Dmitriev]. Dmitriev M., master of silver, repoussé, and blackened work. Moscow, active 1854–1877; in 1860, he had three workers (See Postnikova-Loseva, 2642–2645). Weight: 3.2 oz., (90 g.) Dimensions: H: 3 7/8 in., (9.8 cm.) Conditions: Very good, with only minimal wear. 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. 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.