Antique, Vintage and Collectible

Antique Russian Samovar

Attributed to the Factory of the Vorontsov Brothers, Tula (second half of the 19th century.) The brothers owned two large factories in Tula, one belonging to Vorontsov Brothers, the other to Vorontsov Heirs. The staff of the factories amounted to about...

Wooden Box, Moscow 1933

Wooden Box, Moscow, 1933. It's not often we acquire a more or less small nondescript box with a Russian provenance - it belonged to a Russian emigre family. Study the carved designs carefully, and you will notice how many different decorative elements...

1900s Monastery Children's Play Set

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...

Antique Pre-Revolutionary Ladies' Silver Coin Purse

Antique Pre-Revolutionary Elegant Ladies' Silver Coin Purse. Circa 1890-1908. 84 Russian silver with hallmarks. Small egg-shape with hand engraved floral design. In good condition: inside cloth worn. Also, a few dents. Clasp works fine. 2¼"...

"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 Russia era production - possibly unmarked Vishnyakov or Lukutin. Mid to late 19th century. Boxes such as this one are prized in Russia, as they establish a connection with the Tsarist era, and can sell for "good money"...

Anna Teaglass Holder [Vintage]

Vintage Silvered Filigree Tea Glass Holder, 1980s. We cleaned these up nicely, so that they show little silver loss, and are clean and pleasing to handle. Made in Russia. 3" diameter and 3¾" to top of handle. Handful left. Condition note: traces...

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 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...

"Gorky" Tea Glass Holder [Vintage]

Filigree Tea Glass Holder "City Series" Gorky (aka Nizhny Novgorod). An unusual filigree holder with an emblem of the centuries-old "deer" coat of arms of Nizhny Novgorod. However, from 1932 to 1990, this ancient city was known as Gorky (Горький),...

Persian Miniature Samovar [Vintage]

Persian village samovar. Old. Embossed and chased brass. In good condition. Slight wobble, missing the key.  About 11" in height. 1 only.