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Lot 262:
A Collection of Silverplate, Table Ware Items etc
Description
A collection of various metallic decorative and functional objects, primarily appearing to be silver-toned metal, likely silverplate , Key objects include a large ornate pitcher/ewer, a smaller brass-toned pitcher, a chalice or sugar sifter, a cased egg cup with a spoon, and multiple serving utensils and small cups. Distinctive pieces include a figural silver-toned ‘policeman’ or ‘soldier’ statuette with a smiling face and a helmet embossed with a sunburst motif, and a dark metal cat’s head sculpture featuring brass eyes and wire whiskers. Notably, a silver-toned cup holder displays cut-out Cyrillic text reading “ПОДСТАКАННИКЪ,” which translates to “Podstakannik” or “Russian tea glass holder.”
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