A SILVER TANKARD
MARK OF SAMSON STROGANOV, MOSCOW, 1859
Of tapering cylindrical form, the reeded body with central band of arabesque strapwork in the Old Russian style on stippled ground, centring polished medallions, the top border chased with a Russian proverb, the lower border chased with linear ogee pattern, with geometric handle, the hinged lid peaked and chased with strapwork, marked under base and lid
4 5/8 in. (11 cm.) high
13 oz. (417 gr.)
A SILVER TANKARD
MARK OF SAMSON STROGANOV, MOSCOW, 1859
Of tapering cylindrical form, the reeded body with central band of arabesque strapwork in the Old Russian style on stippled ground, centring polished medallions, the top border chased with a Russian proverb, the lower border chased with linear ogee pattern, with geometric handle, the hinged lid peaked and chased with strapwork, marked under base and lid
4 5/8 in. (11 cm.) high
13 oz. (417 gr.)
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