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Silver teapot-samovar for serving hot drinks. Shper Adolf. Saint Petersburg, 1843

Lot 18
30.11.2024 11:00UTC +02:00
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Lot 18 | Silver teapot-samovar for serving hot drinks. Shper Adolf. Saint Petersburg, 1843
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€ 2 000 – 4 000
An exquisite silver teapot-samovar from the mid-19th century, made in 1843 by master Adolf Shper in Saint Petersburg. The product is distinguished by its elegant and functional design. The edges, lid and interior of the item are gilded, giving it additional shine and luxury. Four exquisite legs are decorated with a three-dimensional pattern in the form of shells, which emphasizes the sophistication of the product. The spout is decorated with acanthus leaf decor, and the valve handle is made of mother-of-pearl with an exquisite image of a palmette. The openwork handles are equipped with bone elements for convenience when using hot items. The silver burner is complemented by a pattern along the edges, and the lid is topped with a flower-shaped handle, which completes the overall appearance with refined elegance. Hallmarks: full hallmark of silversmith Adolf Spehr, small hallmarks, as well as small and full assay marks of the St. Petersburg Assay Office with the initials of the master Dmitry Ilyich Tverskoy and the date 1843. Dimensions: The height of the teapot-samovar is 34 cm, the width is 31 cm. Weight: 2460 g.Historical information: Spehr Adolf (1799 - 1857) was a famous St. Petersburg jeweler. Spehr Adolf was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland, in 1799, trained in St. Petersburg from 1816, became an apprentice in 1821 and a master in 1829. He continued his work until his death in 1857, leaving behind a significant legacy in the field of silversmithing. The works of Adolf Spehr, a recognized master of silversmithing, are part of the collections of the State Historical Museum. Width: 31cm, Height: 34cm, Depth: 31cm, Weight: 2.460kg, Condition: Good, Material: Silver 84, Gilding, ID: ID-ANTQ-11582
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