Usually of tapering cylindrical shape and without handles, silver beakers have been made from the 17th century onwards, but most examples appearing on the Australian market date from the mid Victorian period to the 20th century. They were popular as trophies for masculine sporting events. Other shapes are the bell shape which has a flared top, and the half-barrel shape. Some beakers have embossed and/or chased decoration.

Cloisonne is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to the surface of the object to be decorated, which is usually made from copper, forming cells or cloisons, each of which holds a single colour of enamel paste which is then fired, and ground and polished.

The champleve technique also uses an enamelling technique, but the cells are formed by carving into the surface ot the object, or in the casting.

The cloisonne technique has been in use since the 12th century BC in the west, but the technique did not reach China until the more...

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Medium size vodka beaker, in 84 Russian silver and bearing…

Medium size vodka beaker, in 84 Russian silver and bearing assay mark for Lev Fridrikhovitch Oleks Moscow 1896. Can not identify U X makers stamp. Simple engraved sides, a tapered shape and flat base.Height:6.0 cm. Weight: 50.1 grams

Silver beaker, in Russian 84 silver with Moscow city mark and…

Silver beaker, in Russian 84 silver with Moscow city mark and assay master mark A.K probably Andrey Antonovich Kovalsky1849. Having floral engraving with reeded lip and flared circular base. Height: 8.0 cm. Weight:105.1grams

Russian engraved beaker, tapered in shape with a trumpet fluted…

Russian engraved beaker, tapered in shape with a trumpet fluted edge and having a floral vine design engraving to the main body of the vessel with a stepped circular base. Marked with 84 silver stamp, assay Aleksandr Nikolayevich Koval Moscow 1855. Height…

Two Russian drinking vessels, both have a tapered shape with…

Two Russian drinking vessels, both have a tapered shape with embossed decoration and flat bottoms. The first beaker with marks to the base as follows Moscow mark 1745, silver smith probably Grigori Lakomkin. Height:8.0 cm and the second beaker, bearing…

19th century Russian silver beaker, marked, Moscow, 1885, 84,…

Russian Silver Tulip Beaker, 1885

19th century Russian silver beaker, marked, Moscow, 1885, 84, Israel Eseevich Zakhoder, of tulip form, engraved with arches of alternating buildings and flowers on baluster support, on circular stepped foot, a/f, total weight 110gm, height 13.5 cm

19th century Russian silver beaker, marked, Moscow, 84, maker…

Russian Silver Thistle Beaker

19th century Russian silver beaker, marked, Moscow, 84, maker rubbed, assayer Andrey Antonovich Kovalsky, with Latvia import marks, of thistle form, with engraved scrolling strapwork on stepped circular foot, total weight 109gm, height 11.5 cm

Good antique Russian silver beaker with extensive engraved…

Antique Russian Silver Beaker, Engraved, Hallmarked 1871

Good antique Russian silver beaker with extensive engraved decoration, hallmarked to base: '84/BC/1871,' height 7.5 cm ; weight84grams

A Russian silver and niello beaker and spoon, maker C.T, Moscow…

Russian Silver Beaker and Spoon with Niello Decoration

A Russian silver and niello beaker and spoon, maker C.T, Moscow 1830's, beaker maker marks rubbed, Moscow 1830's, the spoon with symmetrical floral and anthemion design on beaded diaper ground, the beaker embellished with rearing mounted horse within…

Four 19th century Russian silver beakers and a posy vase total…

19th Century Russian Silver Beakers and Vase Set

Four 19th century Russian silver beakers and a posy vase total weight 312g measures 17.5 cm high, (4)

Five 19th century Russian niello silver items includes…

19th Century Russian Niello Silver Items (5)

Five 19th century Russian niello silver items includes topographical spoon depicting St. Basils Moscow and beakers with thimble spoon measures 16.8 cm long, and goblet 9 cm high, (5). Other Notes: Total silver weight 214g

Nine antique Russian silver gilt vodka beakers all part of a…

Antique Russian Silver Gilt Vodka Beakers Set (9)

Nine antique Russian silver gilt vodka beakers all part of a set stamped 84 and marks to base measure 4.2 cm high, total silver weight 168g (9)

Russian 84 silver beaker with engraved decorations

Engraved Russian Silver Beaker

Russian 84 silver beaker with engraved decorations

A good large 18th century Russian silver beaker, of the period…

18th Century Russian Silver Beaker with Repousse Cartouches

A good large 18th century Russian silver beaker, of the period of Empress Anna Ioanovna, tapering cylindrical with domed circular foot, decorated repousse with canopied and acanthus framed cartouches. Hallmarked: Mockba 1740, assay master AS, maker's mark…

Russian enamel Coronation beaker, c1896, of tapered cylindrical…

Russian Enamel Coronation Beaker, c. 1896

Russian enamel Coronation beaker, c1896, of tapered cylindrical form, decorated with strap work and twin headed eagle, height 10.5 cm

Russian gilt silver and lacquer beaker, of cylindrical form,…

Russian Gilt Silver and Lacquer Beaker with Horse Scene

Russian gilt silver and lacquer beaker, of cylindrical form, decorated with a scene of three figures being pulled by three horses, in tones of red, gilt and brown, total weight 76gms, height 7 cm

A Russian.875 silver beaker and sifter spoon, 1882- 1899,…

Russian Silver Beaker and Spoon, Slavic Engraved Designs

A Russian.875 silver beaker and sifter spoon, 1882- 1899, combined St Petersburg and standard mark, dvoinik, with rubbed, additional mark (beaker), 1889 Moscow, with maker's mark for Stepan Levin and assay master a. Romanov (spoon), the beaker and twist…

Set of six Russian tumblers, various enamelled coats of arms

Russian Enamelled Coat of Arms Tumblers Set

Set of six Russian tumblers, various enamelled coats of arms

Antique continental silver kiddush beaker rubbed marks,…

Antique Silver Kiddush Beaker with Eagle & Foliage Design

Antique continental silver kiddush beaker rubbed marks, possibly Russian, chased with foliage & an eagle, 7.5 cm high approx. comes with original cardboard box, from Konigsberg

19th century Russian silver beaker, of flared cylindrical form,…

Russian Silver Beaker with Armorial and Floral Engravings

19th century Russian silver beaker, of flared cylindrical form, engraved with central armorial flanked by flowers, with geometric borders on a stepped circular foot, impressed 84, H.K//1887 (Cyrillic), total weight 139gm, height 11.5 cm

Two Russian Niello silver shot tumblers stamped to base, with…

Russian Niello Silver Shot Tumblers with Floral Decoration

Two Russian Niello silver shot tumblers stamped to base, with floral and berry decoration, height 6 cm, 76 grams

Good Russian silver and enamel pedestal beaker, of tapering…

Russian Enamel Silver Pedestal Beaker with Floral Design

Good Russian silver and enamel pedestal beaker, of tapering form, decorated with flower heads, stylised foliage and beading, on stepped circular foot, in tones of blue, white, red and green, gilt interior, impressed 84, B.A (possibly Vasily Akimov), total…

Fine and rare Russian silver and enamel pedestal beaker, of…

Russian Silver and Enamel Phoenix Beaker

Fine and rare Russian silver and enamel pedestal beaker, of tapering form, beautifully decorated with raised roundels of phoenix and raised teardrop panels of flowers, surrounded by a ground of stylised flowers in rich tones of pink, red, green and blue,…

Russian silver and enamel beaker, of cylindrical form,…

Enamel Portrait Beaker of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra

Russian silver and enamel beaker, of cylindrical form, decorated with an enamel portrait of 'Edward VII and Queen Alexandra/ Crowned June 1902', height 7 cm

A Russian. 875 silver beaker. 1879 St Petersburg, with partial…

Russian Silver Beaker, St Petersburg 1879

A Russian. 875 silver beaker. 1879 St Petersburg, with partial assay and maker's marks, zolotniki 84 standard, the tapering cup having a soft patina, with a rolled rim, bright cut and prick worked with town scenes and fan shaped foliage motifs within…

Russian silver and niello beaker with gilding, boxed

Gilded Russian Silver Niello Beaker in Box

Russian silver and niello beaker with gilding, boxed

Russian silver niello beaker (in box) together with two small…

Russian Silver Niello Beaker and Shot Glasses in Box

Russian silver niello beaker (in box) together with two small shot glasses

Russian beaker with Napoleon

Napoleon and Russian Beaker

Russian beaker with Napoleon

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel small beaker, Moscow…

Russian Enamel Beaker, Moscow 1887

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel small beaker, Moscow 1887, the sides decorated with polychrome foliate designs within white beaded circular borders, on ball feet, engraved date and initials to interior rim, stamped no. 875 in oval, 84 standard,…

A large Russian silver and cloisonne enamel beaker, Ovchinnikov,…

Russian Cloisonne Enamel Silver Beaker, Ovchinnikov, Moscow 1889

A large Russian silver and cloisonne enamel beaker, Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1889, the flared sides decorated with polychrome foliate motifs to shaded ground, a central dividing band highlighted with three stylised flower head medallions and multiple borders…

A Russian silver charka, circa 1896-1908, zolotniki 84, with…

Russian Silver Charka, Late 19th Century

A Russian silver charka, circa 1896-1908, zolotniki 84, with unidentified maker's mark. The straight side beaker with a shaped base and rolled rim with beaded bands, gilt washed to the interior, and having a bright cut scroll and floral cartouche;…

A Russian silver charka. 1896-1908, with 84 and maker's mark Aa.…

Russian Silver Charka with Bird and Flower Engraving

A Russian silver charka. 1896-1908, with 84 and maker's mark Aa. a straight sided beaker with a gilt washed interior, having a slightly everted and beaded rim, with a delicately engraved image of a bird flying over a flower and rushes; hallmarked…

A Russian silver tea glass holder, early 20th century, with…

Russian Silver Tea Glass Holder, Early 20th Century

A Russian silver tea glass holder, early 20th century, with zolotniki 84 mark only and unidentified maker's mark T.C. The straight sided gilt washed beaker with a finely brushed finish, having a slightly waisted spreading foot, an applied plaited band to…

Russian silver: 19th century beaker engraved with primitive…

19th Century Russian Silver Beaker with Town Engravings

Russian silver: 19th century beaker engraved with primitive style town scenes. height 8 cm.

Russian silver small beaker

Russian Silver Beaker

Russian silver small beaker

A Russian silver beaker, Kiev 1908 or later, with unidentified…

Russian Silver Beaker, Kiev 1908, Unidentified Maker's Mark

A Russian silver beaker, Kiev 1908 or later, with unidentified maker's mark Iez (in Cyrillic), but possibly Igor Zaviandv Successors, a simple straight sided beaker with a rolled rim lightly engraved and prick worked, hallmarked and with Zolotnik 84 stamp…

A pair of Russian silver beakers, engraved townscape and…

Russian Silver Beakers with Townscape and Foliate Engravings

A pair of Russian silver beakers, engraved townscape and foliate panels. Height 5.3 cm

Three Russian silver beakers, a pair engraved in Art Nouveau…

Russian Art Nouveau Silver Beakers Trio

Three Russian silver beakers, a pair engraved in Art Nouveau style and a single plain beaker. (3) total wt 160g

Russian silver beaker, Moscow c. 1750, decorated with 3…

Russian Rococo Silver Beaker

Russian silver beaker, Moscow c. 1750, decorated with 3 reserves depicting a horse, a plant and a manor, surrounded by profusely chased rococo scroll and foliate motifs, maker's mark of Grigory Serebryanikov. Height 8.5 cm

A Russian niello and silver parcel-gilt beaker; 875 standard.…

Russian Niello Silver Beaker with Gilt (Boxed)

A Russian niello and silver parcel-gilt beaker; 875 standard. (boxed)