Kiddush cup - .875 (84 Zolotniki) silver - Silver Vodka Cup Charka

Antique Russian silver Wodka cup (Charka) DESCRIPTION: Offering a rare, authentic Russian silver miniature cup, also known as a Charka (vodka cup), originating from the late Tsarist era of the Russian Empire. This elegant piece is crafted in a clean, early modernist style that beautifully reflects the transition between late Art Nouveau and early Art Deco. The cup is characterized by a slim conical form with a geometrically designed, linear handle. On the front (gilded) there is a refined, engraved decoration. Features and Hallmarks: Silver content: Assayed as 84 zolotniks (84 zolotniks), which corresponds to a high silver purity of 87.5% pure silver (.875). Master mark: Elegantly stamped with Cyrillic initials AC (Latin transliteration: A.S.), most likely attributed to the well-known silversmith Alexander Skvortsov (Александр Скворцов) of Moscow, whose workshop was renowned for fine dinnerware and silverware up to 1917. Assay mark: The official Kokoshnik mark in an oval shield with the right-facing female head. This type of mark was used exclusively between 1908 and 1917/1926, dating the cup precisely to the late Tsarist era under Nicholas II. Specifications: Object: Vodka cup / Czarka Material: Solid silver (.875) Country of origin: Russia (Tsarist era, Moscow) Period: 1908–1917 Condition report: In good, original antique condition with a handsome, authentic dark patina. Not polished to preserve historical integrity. No structural defects or major dents. Silver content: 875/1000 (84 zolotniks)

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