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Pavel Sazikov, Imperial Russian 84° Silver & Gilt Box, St. Petersburg, ca. 1856

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Weight: 5 troy ounces (142.1 grams) This fine work of silversmith art was made during the era of Pavel Sazikov, the original founder of the firm, which makes it especially valuable and important for the collectors of the Russian pre-Revolutionary silver objects and applied arts. The straight-sided rectangular box minimalist design is striking, especially given the time of manufacture, and the perfect rendering. The most noteworthy element of this unique design is the pool on top of the lid, in the form of a simple ring on the loop. The next surprise is that when the lid is removed, the interior of the box and the inside of the lid are richly gilded, powerfully contrasting with the simplicity of the overall design. Another pleasant surprise is that the bottom of the box and the reverse side of the lid are fully hallmarked: - 84° Russian Silver Standard - The Russian silver standard is based on the zolotnik, a word derived from the Slavonic word for gold. The zolotnik was originally a gold coin circulating in Kievan Rus in the late 11th century, and was originally pegged to 1/96th of a Russian pound, which was later changed to 1/72nd of a Russian pound. One zolotnik is equal to 4,266 grams. - City hallmark of St. Petersburg - Two crossed anchors and a scepter. - Master's hallmark - In Cyrillic: "PS" for Paved Sazikov - Assay master mark - In Cyrillic: "EB" for Eduard Fyodorovich Brandenburg, and dated: 1856. Pavel Sazikov (1793-1877) A contemporary of Carl Fabergé, Pavel Sazikov is a highly important and respected 19th century Russian silversmith. The firm of Sazikov was founded as a workshop in Moscow by Pavel Sazikov in 1793. Though it remained family run, the business quickly expanded. After Pavel’s passing, his son Ignatti (1796-1868) succeeded him in running the business. Ignatti expanded the firm to Saint Petersburg in 1842. Around that time, Sazikov was appointed the title of court supplier, and the firm was given the right to incorporate the imperial double eagle into the Sazikov trademark. After Ignatti’s passing in 1868, his three son continued to run the business in Saint Petersburg, until that branch was closed in 1877. The Moscow branch continued for another ten years before it was taken over by another firm.
  • Creator:
    Pavel Sazikov (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 2.94 in (7.47 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1856
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine the photos attentively, as they are an integral part of the item description.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2819310067311
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