Antique, Vintage and Collectible

Painted Electric Samovar, Tula [Vintage]

Vintage functioning electric samovar made in 1986 in Tula (Russia). With dedicated cord. Tested. Detailed decorative painting was done in Lipetsk (Russia). It takes about 50 minutes to heat cold water. The samovar does get hot, so it's a good idea to be...

Khokhloma Tray (early 20th century)

Early 20th century Khokhloma Tray (Поднос). An exceptional 1920s carved and painted Khokhloma oval tray. "MADE in RUSSIA" in white on the back. Signs of age, including wear paint loss on front. No cracks. Overall well-preserved. 20½" length,...

Antique Children's Toy Set c.1900

Antique carved toy representation of the monastery at Sergiev Posad. Circa 1890-1910. Wooden toys were made in the Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod regions by professional craftspeople, espcially those connected with the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, the largest...

Zagorsk Matryoshka [Vintage 1960s]

Zagorsk Matryoshka []1960s]. This is an early matryoshka doll and probably was made in the early to mid-1960s. The colors are still vibrant and the condition is fair (see below). One prominent feature of Russian nesting dolls in particular, and Russian...

Antique Silver Ladies Egg Coin Purse

Antique Pre-Revolutionary Russian Silver Ladies Purse for Coins. Circa 1890-1908. Hallmarked. Hand engraved floral design. In good condition, inside cloth worn. A few dents, also. Clasp works fine.  2¼" length, 1½" width, 1¼"...

"Sailor" Baltic Amber Figure

A whimsical work of art! Genuine Baltic amber Russian sailor [моряк]. Made in Russia (USSR), circa 1970. 1¾" tall. Comes with the black marble base shown, 3x3 inches. Only one.  Amber is a fossil resin that was produced by pine trees that...

Troika mid-19th century lacquer box

Troika (Тройка). Pre-revolutionary, Tsarist era production - possibly unmarked Vishnyakov or Lukutin. Mid to late 19th century. Oil, lacquer, hinged papier-mache box. Box in very good condition, image in fair condition with pebbling and crazing due to...

Anna Teaglass Holder [Vintage]

Vintage Silvered Filigree Tea Glass Holder, circa 1980s. Cleaned up nicely, shows little silver loss. Very good condition, clean and pleasing to handle. Made in Russia. 3" diameter and 3¾" to top of handle. Handful left. Condition note: traces of...

Pre-Revolutionary Small Brass Samovar

Pre-revolutionary small brass samovar. Hand made, probably Tula - see the array of nuts holding the knobs. In distressed, used condition. Missing key. 14" tall. An unusual addition to a samovar collection. 1 only. Theories abound for this one. 1) it...

French Terracotta Jug 19th century

Rustic glazed terracotta water or oil jug. Also known as a cruche. Used to keep water fresh or store oil. France, 19th century. Some wear at the mouth and lip, indications of use inside, otherwise about fine. 6" in height. 1 only.  

French Copper Brass Banded Measure, 19th c.

French Copper Brass 19th c. Banded Measure. A rustic antique conical copper brass banded measure vessel with riveted handles. France, 19th century. In good condition, some signs of use. Strong handles. 1 only. 5⅝" (14.28cm) width (bottom), 3⅝" (9.21cm)...

1855 Nicholas I Medal "100th Anniversary of Moscow University"

1855 Bronze Table Medal issued to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Moscow University. Obverse: M. Lomonosov and P.I. Shuvalov presenting the Charter of Moscow University to Empress Elizabeth I. Reverse: Crowned two-headed Russian eagle with...

Russian Spun Brass Serving Tray 13¾"

Brass tray made in Russia. In good condition with a used patina and age-related wear. Faint maker's mark. 13¾" diameter.  Spun brass is identified by the concentric circular hammering pattern. 

Russian Spun Brass Serving Tray 14¾"

Brass tray made in Russia. In good condition with a used patina and moderate age-related wear. Faint maker's mark, and stamped 3. K. (ZK). 14¾" diameter.  Spun brass is identified by the concentric circular hammering pattern. 

Russian Spun Brass Small Serving Tray 8"

Brass tray made in Russia. In good condition with a used patina and moderate age-related wear. 8" diameter.  Spun brass is identified by the concentric circular hammering pattern. 

Antique Russian 84 Silver Engraved Niello Salt Dish [1895]

Russian 84 Silver Engraved Niello Salt Dish. Engraved Art Nouveau foliage. On a small base. Moscow, "ИИЯ" workshop, c. 1895. Russian empire. 1¾" diameter, 1" in height. Very good condition. 1 only.

Antique Russian 84 Silver Salt or Nut Dish [1870]

Pre-Revolutionary Russian 84 Silver Footed Salt or Nut Dish. Scalloped edge, partial faded gilt. Moscow 1870. Mark of the silversmith "M.Ч." (Чурмазов Михаил). Assayer Viktor Savinkov's mark. 2½" diameter, 1½" in height. In very good...

Vintage Kazakovo Filigree 1950s

Vintage Kazakovo Silvered Filigree Tea Glass Holder, circa 1950s. Delicate flowers (Ажурные цветы). Marked on underside: "КХИ" in a rectangle indicating the Kazakovsky factory of art products. 1-С on bottom indicates 1-й сорт (1st quality product)...

Vintage Kazakovo Filigree 1950s

 Vintage Kazakovo Silvered Filigree Tea Glass Holder, circa 1950's. Delicate flowers (Ажурные цветы). Marked on underside: "КХИ" in a rectangle indicating the Kazakovsky factory of art products. Beautiful patterns with a few seed grains. Has the...

Antique Zhostovo Work Artel c. 1925 "Bouquet on red background"

Antique Painted Tray. Bouquet on red background. Zhostovo Work Artel. Circa 1925-1930. Painted flowers on a tin tray. In very good condition with some wear and scratches. 15" x 12". Marked "Made in the Soviet Union" in white lettering at the bottom of...