A RUSSIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER PRESENTATION CUP AND COVER
APPARENTLY ONLY WITH MOSCOW TOWN MARK TO BASE AND A LATER FRENCH CONTROL MARK TO COVER, CIRCA 1765
Of goblet form, chased with acanthus leaves below ribbon-tied wreaths and laurel swags, on putto support, the domed base with conforming decoration, the detachable openwork cover in the form of an acanthus crown surmounted by the Imperial double-headed eagle and inscribed around rim in Cyrillic This medal is given to the Captain Grigoriy Potolov, purportedly by Empress Catherine II for his help in securing her throne
9½ in. high (24 cm.)
7 oz. (217 gm.)
A RUSSIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER PRESENTATION CUP AND COVER
APPARENTLY ONLY WITH MOSCOW TOWN MARK TO BASE AND A LATER FRENCH CONTROL MARK TO COVER, CIRCA 1765
Of goblet form, chased with acanthus leaves below ribbon-tied wreaths and laurel swags, on putto support, the domed base with conforming decoration, the detachable openwork cover in the form of an acanthus crown surmounted by the Imperial double-headed eagle and inscribed around rim in Cyrillic This medal is given to the Captain Grigoriy Potolov, purportedly by Empress Catherine II for his help in securing her throne
9½ in. high (24 cm.)
7 oz. (217 gm.)
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