antique Pavel Ovchinnikov silver cup moscow 1869

By trevorm, 22 October, 2012
Description

Very cool engraved Russian cup circa 1869. makers hallmark is for Pavel Ovchinnikov,. assayer hallmark is for Viktor Savinsky 1869 made in Moscow hallmarked with George the winner on horse slaying a dragon, the zolotnik number is 84. The cup weighs 143.6 grams, and measures 9cm tall with an 8cm diameter. The engraving looks to be a cursive P overlapping a K in Cyrillic, then the rest of the cup is engraved with a rope like pattern.  The interior has a gold wash on it to protect the silver from anything caustic in the liquids.Any help the value?

Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
Russian silver zolotnik stamp is 84.
Distinguishing marks
makers hallmark Pavel Ovchinnikov / assayers hallmark Viktor Savinsky hallmarks clearly visible for both. what looks like a cursive letter P overlapping the letter K in Cyrillic engraved inside small design on front. The rest of the cup is engraved with a rope like pattern.The interior has a gold wash on it to protect the silver from anything caustic in the liquids.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
8cm diameter , 9 cm tall
Date Period
1869 Moscow, hallmark is picture of George the winner on horse slaying a dragon
Weight
143.6 grams
History
Pavel Ovchinnikov
eBay Auction Link
Pavel Ovchinnikov antique silver cup russian 1869
Price Paid (If known)
unknown i inherited it, that's pretty much what i want it appraised for =)
For Sale?
No
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