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by DBinSV
Wed Apr 25, 2018 12:31 pm
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Russian Cufflinks
Replies: 4
Views: 3786

Re: Russian Cufflinks

Thank you for this very enlightening information, which is most appreciated!
by DBinSV
Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:49 am
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Russian Cufflinks
Replies: 4
Views: 3786

Russian Cufflinks

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These cufflinks are 3 cm. in diameter.

Any insight regarding the marks on the back would be most appreciated.

Thank you!
by DBinSV
Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:18 am
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: Kiddush Cup
Replies: 4
Views: 3330

Re: Kiddush Cup

Many thanks for these very enlightening comments, which are most appreciated!
by DBinSV
Tue Apr 10, 2018 11:34 am
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: Kiddush Cup
Replies: 4
Views: 3330

Kiddush Cup

In case it helps to know, the height of the cup is 2.125 inches/almost 5.5 cm. The diameter at the top is 1.75 inches/4.5 cm. The diameter at the base is almost 1.25 inches/3 cm.

In addition to the marks on the underside, I am also interested in learning the meaning of the mark below the rim, as ...
by DBinSV
Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:38 am
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: Antique Russian Cigarette Case
Replies: 17
Views: 8231

Re: Antique Russian Cigarette Case

May I ask you this, please: Is it possible that "fakes" of these cases being created in the late 1800s? If not, what would you estimate to be the earliest year or range of years that such a "fake" piece would have been created?
by DBinSV
Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: Antique Russian Cigarette Case
Replies: 17
Views: 8231

Re: Antique Russian Cigarette Case

Hi,
As suggested above show us sharp marks and the inside of the case.
Marks are supposed to be on both halves and struck before enameling for obvious reason.
How`s the application (years) fixed ? Is it riveted ?
Discrepancies: suspicious marks on the `lip`` ,rather average quality and ``88 ...
by DBinSV
Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:52 pm
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: Antique Russian Cigarette Case
Replies: 17
Views: 8231

Antique Russian Cigarette Case

An experienced member of the antiquers.com forum who is apparently familiar with this forum urged me to post here regarding a cigarette case that belonged to my maternal grandfather in Russia.

One member of the antiquers.com forum had an opinion with which another member disagreed. I will only ...

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