A Near Pair of Silver-Gilt Salt Thrones
The first mark of Stepan Levin, Moscow, 1876, the second with indistinct maker's mark, Moscow, 1876
Each of traditional form, on bun feet, the body chased and engraved with scrolling strapwork and geometric motifs in the pan-Slavic style, the hinged cover draped with a trompe l'oeil cloth, the back shaped, marked under bases and covers
4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm.) high
14.4 oz. (448 gr.) gross weight (2)
A Near Pair of Silver-Gilt Salt Thrones
The first mark of Stepan Levin, Moscow, 1876, the second with indistinct maker's mark, Moscow, 1876
Each of traditional form, on bun feet, the body chased and engraved with scrolling strapwork and geometric motifs in the pan-Slavic style, the hinged cover draped with a trompe l'oeil cloth, the back shaped, marked under bases and covers
4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm.) high
14.4 oz. (448 gr.) gross weight (2)
