Russian .875 Silver Table Bell

Description:

Russian .875 Silver Table Bell, St. Petersburg, mid 19th century, Nicholls & Plincke, maker, with additional "I.A" mark, assayer with rubbed mark and decade redacted, cast with reeds and bull-rushes on a chased ground, ht. 3 3/8 in., approx. 3.6 troy oz.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Two nicks to handle and rubbing to chasing. Otherwise in good overall condition with only minor abrasions along base of bell.


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