Russian Silver Trompe l'oeil Izba Casket, 1893

Russian silver Trompe l'oeil casket in the form of a…
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Russian silver Trompe l'oeil casket in the form of a traditional Izba, marked for Moscow, 1893 realistically modelled and engraved to simulate a Russian peasant's wooden cottage (izba) and applied with stylised window frames and a doorway, the pitched roof forming the lid with a locking device at center,assayed throughout with the '84' silver standard, base stamped with the makers mark of A.K., Moscow townmark, assayers mark of A.C. With date of 1893 and 84 silver standard, weight 837 grams

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  • Trompe L'oeil - Literally translated from the French, trompe l'oeil  means "to deceive or trick the eye" and describes works whose subjects are presented so realistically that the viewer of the artwork or object believe they are looking at a three-dimensional object.
  • Assay / Assayed - Assaying is the testing of a metal, most commonly silver and gold to determine its ingredients and quality. In Britain, once an item of silver or gold has been assayed, a mark is stamped on it, certifying its purity. Known as hallmark, it derives its name from the Guild Hall of the Goldsmiths' Company, who recieved its Charter in 1327 giving it the power to assay and mark articles of gold and silver.

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