Unique Imperial Russia 3-Piece Tea Set “Seasons”
by renowned firm of Morozov,
by workmaster Kvetkovsky Sergei Fiodorovich,
Moscow, circa 1895
This fascinating set is culturally significant & important piece of late XIX century history of Russia
Comprising teapot, creamer & sugar pot,
Each piece covered in a lavish rich red lacquer, depicting gorgeous typical Russian scene: "troika" (3 horses) in a landscape, along with coachman & ladies'
each piece is magnificently detailed & illustrates separate season:
winter - sugar pot
autumn/spring - teapot
summer - creamer / milk jug
Hinged covers with ivory finials,
silver gilded on inside
Fully hallmarked under basis, on handles and inside covers
Imperial warrant mark: Morozov in Cyrillic (Морозовъ), who was a chief rival to Carl Faberge, also possessed the Imperial Warrant to supply items to Imperial Court.
This is symbolized by the Imperial Eagle on the hallmark of the Tea Set.
This important firm of jewelers and court purveyors remained in existence till 1917.
with workmaster’s initials: S.K. in Cyrillic (Sergei Kvetkovsky)
Assayed by Yakov Nikolayevich Lyapunov
further hallmarked 84 for Russian Imperial Silver
982 gr. silver
Teapot 12.5cm high
Survived in remarkably great antique condition,
this valuable article is a superb & truly unique example of finest Imperial Russian silversmith masterpiece
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