382 - A RUSSIAN SILVER CUP WITH AN EMBEDDED PETER II RUBLE, DATED 1729

A RUSSIAN SILVER CUP WITH AN EMBEDDED PETER II RUBLE, DATED 1729 A finely crafted Russian silver cup with a flared body and molded circular foot accented by a reeded border. The base incorporates a silver ruble of Emperor Peter II dated 1729, displaying the emperor's portrait on one side and his crowned cruciform monogram on the other. Presented in a custom-fitted case made by Mark J. Scearce Co., Shelbyville, Kentucky. Hallmarks: Moscow city mark and "84" silver standard. Weight: 4.5 oz., 150 g. Dimensions: H: 3 3/8 in., (8.6 cm.) Condition: Good overall condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.