Antique Large 84 Silver Russian Engraved Niello Kiddush Cup Beaker Moscow 1888 Paintings in the Neo-Classical style

in the Neo-Classical style

where he headed the department of "monumental" painting

13" tall X 8

it was painted for the exterior of the Horticultural building

circa 1899

Antique Large 84 Silver Russian Engraved Niello Kiddush Cup Beaker Moscow 1888 Paintings in the Neo-Classical styleA good & finely engraved antique Russian Kiddush cup or beaker of larger size, Moscow, 1888. The cup with a flared rim and profusely engraved with a floral niello work design, the cup has an oval cartouche engraved with the initials "B. B". The beaker is stamped to the base with the assayer's marks and the date of 1888 and the makers mark of "F. C." and the symbol for Moscow and stamped "84925. Condition is excellent, Silver weight: 80g.