RECENT ACQUISITION - 4th July, 2021
19th Century Imperial Russian gold, carnelian, turquoise and mother of pearl desk set, comprising various writing instruments, beautifully decorated with stylised scrolling foliage and fitted in the original retail case.
Retailers mark in Cyrillic for House of Karl Karlovich Hahn.
Reference Number: A7208
18th Century Imperial Russian silver impressive lidded tankard, parcel gilt, of cylindrical form, on three ball feet, the body and hinged cover with four cartouches engraved with scene of Samson and Delilah: the body depicting Samson departing to the cities of the Philistines, his wedding banquet, and Delilah cutting Samson’s locks as he sleeps.
Hallmarked with Russian silver marks (875), Moscow, year 1745, Maker's mark in Cyrillic BMO.
Reference Number: A7202