An Alexander II Russian 84 Zolotnik (875 standard) parcel gilt silver and niello bachelor coffee pot, Moscow 1867 by Alexey Osipov (active 1863-68)

the bulbous body with protruding circular foot, the C scroll handle opposite a curved spout. The pull off lid surmounted by a loop finial. They body, lid and spout decorated with niello work fish scales. Areas of gilding to handle and rim. Fully marked underneath with assayer mark for Victor or Veniamin Savinsky (1859-94 and 1862-75), standard mark to body, the lid with makers mark and combination town, standard, date mark.

Height – 16 cm / 6.25 inches

Weight – 339 grams / 10.9 ozt

Mark: Postnikova 2224 / Ivanov 3118