Russian silver with pink stone

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oel
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Re: Russian silver with pink stone

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Hi Pininy

Today we see a lot of so called Russian Imperial silver with pseudo Russian hallmarks.
Like the pseudo Kokoshnik; oval with woman’s head facing right (used 1908-1926), the delta; regional assay office letter for Moscow, fineness 84 zolotniks or .875. The makers’ mark; П.O in rectangle with sort of cut corners pseudo for; Pavel Ovchinnikov, Moscow 1853-1916 and a pseudo name mark with the Imperial Warrant Mark signifying silversmiths to the Imperial Russian Court.
For information about the correct makers’ mark see;
http://www.925-1000.com/Frussia_makers_A_r.html
Pavel Ovchinnikov.
For information about Kokoshnik see;
http://www.925-1000.com/Frussia_kokoshnik_01.html
However it is my personal opinion and others may have a different view.

Oel.
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Re: Russian silver with pink stone

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Yes, I'm afraid that Oel has revealed the truth. This is a dubious object. Anyway, does the statue really have a yellow shade or is it only a discoloration on my screen? It isn't gilded or is it?
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