19th Century Russian Engraved Silver Card Tray with Floral Design

A 19th century Russian engraved silver card tray, the scrolling…
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A 19th century Russian engraved silver card tray, the scrolling framed cartouche of city buildings, florals to the quadrants, looping handles with ball centres. Marks for assay-master Viktor Savinkov, Moscow 1867 and NA', length 30 cm. 314gm.

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  • Engraving - The method of decorating or creating inscriptions on silver and other metal objects by marking the surface with a sharp instrument such as a diamond point or rotating cutting wheel.
  • Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.

    In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.

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