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by Juke*
Thu Apr 23, 2020 3:34 am
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: Grachev Brothers Spoons - Imperial Cypher?
Replies: 14
Views: 2797

Re: Grachev Brothers Spoons - Imperial Cypher?

Hi! This is an interesting case. Remember always to clean the marks first as it is more easy to evaluate them. As far I can see the marks are very well done and seem to be authentic in my opinion. The pattern in neo-empire suits very well with the period of the markings. The only question mark is th...
by Juke*
Sun Apr 19, 2020 5:23 am
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: Help with Identifying Russian Royal (?) Insignia on Knife & Fork
Replies: 7
Views: 1657

Re: Help with Identifying Russian Royal (?) Insignia on Knife & Fork

Hi! Interesting point from AG2012 and interesting to hear your knowledge of the number of families related to a certain coat of arms. For myself the history and items from certain nobility families are interesting. There are always collectors for items previously owned by nobility and I believe here...
by Juke*
Sun Apr 19, 2020 5:06 am
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: Russian Shot glass - purposely destroyed hallmark?
Replies: 17
Views: 3683

Re: Russian Shot glass - purposely destroyed hallmark?

Hi! I am somewhat surprised as the quality of the item in addition to the markings make me believe the item to be a forgery. The markings are somewhat disturbing in comparison to real markings. The quality is way below any cloisonné item from the Russian period in particularly to be from the famous ...

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