silver salt throne - Russia
the covered salt-cellar in the shape of a throne with a swivelling seat containing salt is a typical of Russian silversmithing . This silver throne was made in Tsarist Russia, has essayer mark A.P. for year 1885, City of Moskow (St.George on horse), 84 purity mark and silversmith initials IAR. Unit of measure for Russian silver was called "zolotnik", and 84 means that the throne has a silver degree of 875/1000,
It has a slightly flared square base with scalloped foot decorated on all four sides with engraved geometric designs.The pierced back of the chair is lightly engraved on the front, which is hidden when the lid is up, but features more elaborate traditional Russian designs engraved into the back. A circular motif enclosing an image of a rooster is engraved on the interior of the lid. The salt throne has gilded interior to prevent salt corrosion, a rich floral engraving and a Russian inscription on the swiveling lid (I was unable to translate it and your help will be greatly appreciated: email to giorgio).
The salt-cellar measures 2 1/2 in. (cm. 6) in highness and is 2 1/4" wide (cm. 5,5). It was bought from a US dealer through the Internet.
This item is not for sale, but most of my pieces were bought through the Internet. On the right bar of this page there are some advertisings of websites of silver and antique dealers
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