A museum quality Imperial Russian silver-gilt and cloisonn� enamel napkin ring, tactile and heavy with superb workmanship. Struck on the rim with the maker�s mark and the combined koloshnic mark for the gold standard of 88 zolotnics and the initials of the Assay Master. 88 zolitnics is the higher Russian silver standard, invariably a sign of quality, and equates to 916.6 parts per thousand silver, just a smidge below the sterling standard of 925. The box is a fine thing in its own right, elegant oak construction the interior lined in velvet and silk. Inscribed in gold below the Imperial Double Eagle: �Pridvornyy Fabrikant� ( �Court Manufacturer� ) A. Lyubavin. Alexander Benediktovich Lyubavin was a Russian silversmith and merchant who was active in the 1850s. He owned a factory at Nevsky Prospect 31, St Petersburg and in 1893 he purchased the factory of F. Heinrichsen at 2 Grafsky Lane. In 1907 the firm was passed on to his son, Nikolai Alexandrovich Lyubavin, who was a Court silversmith active 1893 � 1917. Wonderful little gem in pristine condition, with no losses to the enamel and lustrous silver gilt. Impressive weight, quality and condition. One or two tiny hairline cracks to a couple the white enamel beads, only visible with 10 x magnification.Maker: Nikolai Alexandrovich Lyubavin c 1907.Assay Master: Yakov Nikolayevech LyapunovDimensions: 36 x 54 x 40mm. 54.22gI prefer to receive payment by direct bank transfer where possible, please contact me.FREE WORLD WIDE POSTAGE. Postage within the UK by Royal Mail Special Delivery next day tracked and signed for service, postage overseas by Royal Mail Special Delivery 3 to 5 day tracked and signed for service. Upgrade to DHL FEDEX or similar at cost, please contact me to arrange.Height is 3.6cm (1.4inches)
Width is 5.4cm (2.1inches)
Depth is 4cm (1.6inches)