Russian-style Cloisonne Silver Hip Flask, 1893

A cloisonne and silver hip flask in the Russian manner, bearing…
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A cloisonne and silver hip flask in the Russian manner, bearing 1893 date and assay of Lev Fridrikhovitch Oleks, Imperial court cypher and maker's marks for Grachev Bros, the heavy curved compressed flask with a screw top with hinge to the body, and decorated throughout with coloured floral and foliate enamels between white beaded borders and on a blue ground; marks to arm and acid tested for silver. Height 11 cm. Width 8 cm

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