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Karl Albrecht (active 1874-98)
Salt cellar 1876
Silver | 8.0 x 5.5 x 5.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 46659
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A Russian silver salt throne with a scroll crest and a hinged seat forming the lid, the whole chased with strapwork and geometric motifs, with a shaped valance and four feet.
Struck inside and on base with city mark of St Petersburg, fineness mark (84 zolotniki), maker's mark of Karl Albrecht, and retailer's mark of Nicholls & Plincke; struck on rim of base with city mark; lid engraved inside, EDDY / 8th Jany. 1876.Provenance
Birthday gift to Prince Albert Victor of Wales, 1876.
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Creator(s)
(workmaster)(retailer)(nationality)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Silver
Measurements
8.0 x 5.5 x 5.2 cm (whole object)
153.5 g (Weight) (whole object)
Category
Place of Production
St Petersburg [Russia]
