A Rare Early 18th Century Antique Silver Beaker / Vodka Cup

made in Moscow in 1736

Russian silver from the reign of Empress Anna Ioanovna (1730-1740) rarely appear on the market.

This antique silver cup is in perfect condition with a full set of silver marks of the period.

The body is engraved with stylized foliage and floral designs.

Height – 3 5/16 in. (8,4 cm)

Diameter – 2 15/16 in. (7,5 cm)

Weight 72 grams

Marked inside the foot with rare MOSCOW mark which was used between 1733 and 1741 only.

Description of the marks:

A double headed Imperial eagle ( lower part visible)
MOCK
BA
(Moscow)

date ‘ 1736 ‘ with assayer’s initials ‘AS’

maker’s initials ‘ Л Е ‘

A silver beaker also dated ‘1736’ by the same maker – ‘ Л Е ‘ is in the collection of the State Historical Museum (Moscow).

See Potnikova-Losseva GOLD AND SILVER SMITHING IN RUSSIA, No. 2616