Russian Silver Salt Cellars, Moscow 1858, by Aleksandr Mitin

A pair of silver salt cellars, bearing an 84 Russian silver…
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A pair of silver salt cellars, bearing an 84 Russian silver mark, assay Moscow 1858, by Aleksandr Nikolayeich Mitin. Maker possibly Heinrich Haiglin. Having a rosette style shape with pedestal base. Height: 3.5 cm. Weight: 158.2 grams

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  • Rosette - A stylised circular-shaped disk with turned or carved decoration decoration applied to a surface, or carved into the surface, especially used in ceramics, jewellery, furniture, sculpture and textiles. Also known as a boss or a paterae or patera.
  • 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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