Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN SILVER SHOT CUP

A RUSSIAN SILVER SHOT CUP IN THE ART NOUVEAU STYLE, BY ROMAN ARISTARKHOV, MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY - Of slightly tapering conical form, the body engraved with an asymmetrical floral composition in the Art Nouveau style. Within the design are engraved initials ”R.M.”. The fluid ornament reflects the transition to naturalistic decorative forms characteristic of the period. Hallmarks: 84 silver standard with kokoshnik facing left and assay master’s initials, and maker’s mark ”РА” in Cyrillic in an oval cartouche, Moscow. Roman Aristarkhov, owner of a silver workshop, active 1880–1896, Moscow, primarily producing silver tableware. See Postnikova-Loseva, 2848–2849. Weight: 0.9 oz., (26 g.) Dimensions: H: 2 1/4 in., (5.7 cm.) Conditions: Good overall condition with minor surface wear and light scratches consistent with age and use. 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.