A RUSSIAN SILVER MUG
ASSAY MASTER'S MARK OF ALEXANDER YASHINOV, ST.PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1820
Cylindrical with flared rim, chased in relief with three rectangular panels of Classical figures above a band of arches flanked by columns, each centred by military trophies, the handle terminating in a Classical helmeted warrior's head at top and a leopard's head at bottom, gilt interior
5½ in. high (14 cm.)
9 oz. (279 gm.)
A RUSSIAN SILVER MUG
ASSAY MASTER'S MARK OF ALEXANDER YASHINOV, ST.PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1820
Cylindrical with flared rim, chased in relief with three rectangular panels of Classical figures above a band of arches flanked by columns, each centred by military trophies, the handle terminating in a Classical helmeted warrior's head at top and a leopard's head at bottom, gilt interior
5½ in. high (14 cm.)
9 oz. (279 gm.)