Antique Imperial Russian Silver Charka/Vodka Drinking Cups (2) Moscow 1771 & 17?
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Antique Imperial Russian Silver Charka/Vodka Drinking Cups (2) Moscow 1771 & 17?Please let me know if you have questions or can give input on these cups. From my step-father's estate. I have researched the marks which are legible.Both have signs of usage. No dents/dings which I can see.Cup #1: 2 1/4"l x 2"wx 1 1/4"h Weight: 26 grams Stamped: (not all legible) 17(??) A Д, Silversmith Andreì Dementbev? П ? C ?Town stamp?Cup #2: has a lighter interior. 2 1/4"l x 2"wx 1 1/4"h Weight: 26 grams Stamped: 1771 A.A. (Assayer Andreì Andreev ) A.A. (Silversmith Alekseì Afanasbev) А Ф П ( Alderman Fedor Petrov) Moskow town stamphttps://www.silvercollection.it/212russiansilverhallmark.html #208Charka is a drinking vessel used in Russia. The word charka means vodka or tot cup which has a centuries old tradition in the Russian culture. As well as a liquor cup, a charka is also an old vodka measure of 143,5 ml, first appearing in the 16th century.From my mother's estate.
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