A Nicholas II early 20^th century Russian (Polish) 84 zolotnik silver milk jug, Warsaw 1908-26 by Wladislaw Hempel (active 1894-1939)

Tapering cylindrical form upon a spreading circular foot. The body with an applied classical vacant cartouche, below a border of a quatrefoils and leaves. Satinised surface. Gilt interior. Marked under rim with maker’s mark W.H in a hexagon, trademark of a crescent moon and three stars, also with Soviet era marks for Moscow 1954-58.

Height – 9.5 cm 3.75 inches

Weight – 171 grams / 5.5 ozt