This mid-to-late 19th-century Russian Imperial condiment cabaret is crafted in solid silver of 84 zolotnik purity, illustrating refined tableware traditions of the period. The piece features a robust, ornamentally contoured round base supporting two shell-shaped spice containers, each with deeply fluted lines and a rich gilded interior. At its center rises a generous circular handle, profiled and adorned with rocaille and floral motifs characteristic of Russia’s Neo-Baroque revival of the late 1800s. The silver has a cool, gently patinated semi-matte finish, with soft highlights accentuating the scalloped shells and decorative edges. The composition is marked by balanced, harmonious proportions, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship in precise joinery and the transition between functional and ornamental elements. The condition is very good: the silver shows only minor age-consistent wear and natural patina; there are no visible dents, repairs, or signs of restoration. The interiors of the shell bowls retain most of their original gilded luster.One hears the quiet resonance of an imperial salon in this object: silver shells evoke the grandeur of stately dinners, where every detail shaped the convivial mood. The piece speaks in the idiom of its era—when rocaille motif served not only as embellishment but
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Height10.2 cm
Width12 cm
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Width12 cm
Height10.2 cm
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