Russian Silver-Gilt Beaker, Russia, 1835, Assayer Nikolai Dubrovin

Russian silver-gilt and niello beaker from the early 19th century, crafted in St. Petersburg in 1835. This elegant vessel features a classic tapering cylindrical form, with the body beautifully adorned in niello with intricate foliate scrollwork and a scenic architectural motif framed by star and geometric borders.

The niello work presents delicate blackened silver inlays that contrast strikingly with the gilded background, a signature element of Russian silversmithing from this period. The interior is lavishly gilded.
Fully hallmarked near the rim with:

Maker’s mark "AA" (Cyrillic) — Alexander Alexandrov (attributed, active St. Petersburg early 1830s)
Assayer’s mark "H.Д." (Cyrillic) — Nikolai Dubrovin, St. Petersburg assayer active circa 1830–1850

Date mark "1835"
St. Petersburg city mark (anchor and crossed scepters)
84 Zolotnik standard (875/1000 silver purity)
Silver purity: 84 Zolotnik (875/1000)

Weight: 102 grams
Height: 8 cm
Diameter: 6.8 cm

Condition: Very good antique condition. Minor rubbing to niello and gentle wear to gilding consistent with age and use. No major losses or repairs. Crisp hallmarks.

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