Georgia Russia Silver Beaker Marks

burchard · Postby **burchard** » Thu May 18, 2006 5:30 pm

Hi, This was reported to have been dug up in the Georgia region of Russia. It is 2 3/4"h., 2 1/4"dia. I can not track the marks on the bottom in the Russian section here. Any assitance is appreciated. Thanks.

Postby **dragonflywink** » Thu May 18, 2006 7:43 pm

Marks look more Arabic than Cyrillic to me, shape and engraving is typical of Mid-Eastern pieces. I have a similar silver cup from Egypt.

Cheryl ;o)

burchard · Postby **burchard** » Thu May 18, 2006 8:23 pm

That would explain my not matching it up to anything in the Russian area. Thanks

Hada · Postby **Hada** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:03 am

Hi Burchard,

I've taken a look at this item which is actually beautifully engraved. It's quite easy to discern the origin and maker. It has the name "Rida" written on it, a silversmith from Isfahan Iran. I'm not sure as to the period he worked, nevertheless, this is an Iranian, Isfahani peice. .800 silver content.

Regards,
Hada

fatso · Postby **fatso** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:32 am

Exquisitely engraved and probably XIXth Century vodka drinking vessel.
Probably hidden from the depradations of the Revolution thus saved from grabbing hands of sans-cullottes. And now rediscovered!
Museum piece indeed.

n4279416macfarlane · Postby **n4279416macfarlane** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:25 am

I have a silver compact,with foilage decoration and 7 birds on the lid.It was given to my wife by a persian lady,in bahrain in 1968. She originated from shiraz iran.The hallmark is exactly the same as the one shown RIDA from isfahan .800.

Postby **oel** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:41 am

Hi, welcome to the forums.

Thanks for your additional information! Could you show us an image of your compact & marks?

Best,

Oel.

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