Maison KHLEBNIKOV, Moscow. Ewer in cut crystal with diamond and hollow fluting motifs. The mount, with collar, articulated spout, lid and handle, is in silver (84 zolotniks), chased and engraved with Louis XVI-inspired ribbon knots, draperies, flower garlands and oval cartouches. The movable handle is ornamented with rosettes and foliage.
Russian hallmarks on the collar: the name of the Court Supplier in Cyrillic «Хлебников» (Khlebnikov), beneath the Imperial double-headed eagle warrant, and the 84-zolotnik silver standard.
Russia, Moscow, late 19th century, circa 1880–1896. Height: 29.5 cm; length: 14.5 cm. Condition: perfect.
Founded in 1871 by Ivan Khlebnikov in Moscow, the House of Khlebnikov became one of the leading artistic silversmiths of the Russian Empire and received the title of Supplier to the Imperial Court. This wine ewer exemplifies its combination of cut crystal with finely chased silver mounts.
