Antique, Vintage and Collectible

"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...

Unexpected Joy Late 19th Century Icon

The Theotokos of "Unexpected Joy” (Икона Нечаянная Радость). This popular icon of the Mother of God has as its origin the writings of St. Dimitri of Rostov, who was a great 17th century hierarch, preacher, author and ascetic. He tells of a certain...

Deacon Martyr Stephen with Old Testament Elders 19th Century Icon

Deacon Martyr Stephen with Old Testament Elders.  19th century, Russia. Shown here with Moses and Abraham. Stephen is venerated as the first martyr of Christianity. According to the Acts 6 of the Apostles, he was a deacon in the early Church at...

Painted Electric Samovar

Nice older working electic samovar from Tula, 1986. Detailed painting enhances the decorative value, and samovar is fully functioning and heats up water. Painting is by the "Lipetsk" group of artists. Comes with an electric cord, ready to use.  It...

Electric Samovar

This chrome and steel samovar was made in 1990. It was factory supplied with an electric coil and electrical cord suitable for use with the common 110 volts outlet. The samovar is over 30 years old and was made in Tula. It has been tested and works...

Rooster Shape Whistling Samovar

This chrome, steel and bakelite samovar in the shape of a rooster was made in 1991. The samovar has an engraved legend with the words (in Cyrillic) "Samovar kipit: ukhodit' ne velit" ("The samovar is boiling - and does not allow you to leave"). This is a...

Rusalka mid-19th century lacquer box

Rusalka (Русалка). Pre-revolutionary, Tsarist production - possibly unmarked Lukutin or Fedoskino. Mid to late 19th century. Oil, lacquer, hinged papier-mache box. Box in good condition, image in very good condition. 5⅛" x 3½" x 1⅞". 1 only. The...

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...

Vintage Filigree Tea Glass 1980's

Vintage Silvered Filigree Tea Glass Holder, circa 1980's.  Cleaned up quite nicely, there is very little silver loss. In very good vintage condition, clean and pleasing to handle 3" diameter and 3¾" to top of handle. A few are available...

Pre-Revolutionary Small Brass Samovar

Pre-revolutionary small brass samovar. Theories abound for it's existence. One is that it might have been carried around for a quick boil of water to prepare one or two cups of tea. Another theory is that it is part of a child's tea set. And one last...

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. 

Early 20th century Khokhloma Tray

Early 20th century Khokhloma Tray (Поднос). An exceptional 1920's carved oval tray decorated in the Khokhloma style. "MADE in RUSSIA" in white on the back. Some signs of age, edge rubbing and slight loss on front. No cracks or missing pieces. A...

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 1950's

 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...