Six engraved silver tcharki. Saint Petersburg, circa 1880. 
Hemispherical body on stepped pedestal with a rooster-shaped grip. The neck is outlined with a band engraved with a popular saying, "ЧАРОЧКА ВИНА ПРИБАВИТЪ УМА" (A little tcharka of wine adds spirit).
Hallmarks: 84, St. Petersburg and silversmith "JAL" (listed but not identified). 
Height: 5 cm; diameter at neck: 3.7 cm; total weight: 205 g.

[Russian art]
Live Tuesday 16 May 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 240

Six engraved silver tcharki. Saint Petersburg, circa 1880. Hemispherical body on stepped pedestal with a rooster-shaped grip. The neck is outlined with a band engraved with a popular saying, "ЧАРОЧКА ВИНА ПРИБАВИТЪ УМА" (A little tcharka of wine adds spirit). Hallmarks: 84, St. Petersburg and silversmith "JAL" (listed but not identified). Height: 5 cm; diameter at neck: 3.7 cm; total weight: 205 g. [Russian art]

Estimate
€400 - €600
Result
€704
Buyer's premium
28%
Six engraved silver tcharki. Saint Petersburg, circa 1880. Hemispherical body on stepped pedestal with a rooster-shaped grip. The neck is outlined with a band engraved with a popular saying, "ЧАРОЧКА ВИНА ПРИБАВИТЪ УМА" (A little tcharka of wine adds spirit). Hallmarks: 84, St. Petersburg and silversmith "JAL" (listed but not identified). Height: 5 cm; diameter at neck: 3.7 cm; total weight: 205 g. [Russian art]
Sale Tuesday 16 May 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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