Antique Russian silver large cup/beaker, Moscow, 1738
£2,150.00
Antique Russian silver large cup/beaker inscribed with 3 latin phrases
Made in Russia, Moscow, 1738
Maker: MK ( unidentified )
Fully hallmarked.
Dum spiro spero means "While I breathe, I hope" in Latin and is a modern paraphrase of ideas that survive in two ancient writers, Theocritus and Cicero. It is a motto of various places and organisations.
Non visi venuto translation - It was only the wind
Utroque clarescere pulchrum for "Is Shines Everywhere and Exquisitely"
Approx Dimensions -
Diameter - 8.2 cm
Height - 9.7 cm
Total weight: 168 g
Condition: Cup is antique & pre-owned, has some minor general usage wear and age wear, otherwise excellent and pleasant condition overall.
