Enamel Russian Tea Cup Holders, 19th Century

Fine pair of 19th century Russian silver and enamel tea cup…
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Fine pair of 19th century Russian silver and enamel tea cup holders, of cylindrical form, with spreading beaded foot, finely enameled with cartouches with initials and crosses, surrounded by a stylised foliate ground in rich tones of blue, red, green and white, with angled and spindle handles, with glass liners, impressed 1894.A.A (assay), 84, and 1889.I.O, 84 to other, total weight 534gm (silver), (2)

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  • 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.
  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.

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