Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Russian Silver Gilt & Enamel Vodka Tots - Antique c.1890
REF: C6219 / LA417636
£1,895
€2,214
$2,384
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Description
Exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Russian silver gilt and enamel vodka tots - boxed; an addition to our range of drinks related silverware
These exceptional antique Russian silver gilt vodka tots* have a cylindrical form to a plain knopped pedestal and circular spreading foot.
The surface of each Russian vessel is embellished with fine and impressive turquoise hot enamel.
The gilt silver knopped pedestals are encircled with further hot enamel decoration to the cylindrical stemmed portions.
The anterior and interior surfaces of these impressive tots/cups retain the original gilding.
These exceptional drinking vessels are fitted to a satin wood presentation box with a velvet and satin lined interior, securing with a hinged clasp.
*A tot is a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink, such as vodka or rum.
measurements
Height 6.4cm/2.5"
Diameter of rim 3.5cm/1.4"
Diameter of foot 3.3cm/1.3"
Total Weight:-
3.7 troy ounces/115g(including enamel)
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Russian Silver Gilt & Enamel Vodka Tots - Antique c.1890 (LA417636) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1890
declaration
condition
condition
These antique vodka tots are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The enamel is in perfect condition.
The satin wood box has some wear, however can be considered to be in presentation condition.
There are no hallmarks struck to these pieces; the date and origin can be determined by the composition and decoration, in addition to the type and composition of the box.