Name: Charming Little Russian Silver Salt, 84 Zolotnik Standard, 1908-1926 Period
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1146303
Price: 100 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Hough & Son

Sold 19 November 2025 · Hough & Son

This “Charming Little Russian Silver Salt, 84 Zolotnik Standard, 1908-1926 Period” found a buyer.

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Description

Imperial Russian Silver Salt, 84 Zolotnik Standard.

Measures approx. 3.3cms across the top. Approx. weight 16grs.

Stamped to the base with ‘84’ Kokoshnik mark for the period 1908-1926.

In very good, antique condition.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Russian Silver Salt Cellar to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1146303

Dealers Internal Reference

SA008

Description

Imperial Russian Silver Salt, 84 Zolotnik Standard.

Measures approx. 3.3cms across the top. Approx. weight 16grs.

Stamped to the base with ‘84’ Kokoshnik mark for the period 1908-1926.

In very good, antique condition.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Russian Silver Salt Cellar to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1146303

Dealers Internal Ref

SA008

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Hough & Son

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Surrey
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectSalt Cellars
Period1900 - 1920
StyleImperial Russian
MaterialSilver
ColourSilver
MotifsBall feet, Plain polished surface, Circular form

FAQs

The zolotnik was a Russian unit of weight, and the 84 zolotnik standard corresponds to .875 fineness silver, which is slightly higher than sterling silver (.925) and was commonly used in Imperial Russia.

Russian silver items from the late 19th and early 20th centuries were frequently hand-wrought, spun, or cast, often featuring traditional engraving, niello, cloisonne enamel, or plain polished surfaces supported by ball feet.

Authentication relies on examining assay marks and makers marks, specifically the 84 zolotnik standard mark often accompanied by the head of a worker facing right (used between 1908 and 1926) and Cyrillic maker initials.

These small pieces function well as curated display items on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or coffee table, adding metallic texture and historical interest to contemporary vignettes.

Antique silver should be cleaned gently using a non-abrasive silver cloth or specialized mild polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip desirable patina or damage historical hallmarks.