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From the book- Russian Gold & Silver of 19/20century.
http://i.imgur.com/4ZI6f7F.jpg

As promissed, getting back on the master -
Gorbunov Dmitry Andreevich 1883-1908 work years.

andrey

Assayer is pretty straight forward in my view, "ил" = Ivan Lebedkin, women's head facing left so gotta be pre 1908. As for the maker, let me get back to you on friday, i'll get home from my travels and have the book there on makers.

measures = 8x7cm. I agree thats just an ordinary glass holder ...

Thankx for your quick reply Qrt.S.
If its a "Т" i gotta think who that could've been in the family.
"И" = Иванов , the family branch last name.
Do you think its a millitary piece or civilian?

Also below is the link for the marks as requested.
http://i.imgur.com/C98TzBQ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com ...

Hi,
I have identified the maker and silver assay (kokoshnik). This is a family piece from Russian before 1917 revolution. The cup was manufactured and checked in Moscow around 1907.
If possible would like to identified engraved initials in the front of the cup. It seems like there is a russian " И ...