WOLFSCHMIDT'S RUSSIAN VODKA TOAST GLASSES-SET OF 8- 22K

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For your consideration... A wonderful set of Wolfschmidt's Russian Vodka toasting cups.They are in a wire/brass carrier with the advertisement front and back. "WOLFSCHMIDT'S Legendary Charka" 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. As a result of the 19th century decree, the measure was reduced to 1/100 vedro, which corresponds to 123 ml. has been transliterated to several languages: English = Charka French = Tcharka German = Tscharka Swedish = Tscharka, tjarka The word is rarely found in dictionaries however it appears in literature on the subject of antique silver, and is used in antique shops and auctions. The word is often translated as vodka or tot cup. It is rarely used in modern Russian. Charka is only one of the many different Russian drinking vessels. This reflects the importance of alcohol in the Russian culture. In addition to charka t is bokal, bratina, chara, charotska, chasha, korchik, kovsh, kruzhka, kubok, rjumka, stakan and stopa. All different in form and use but intended to use for drinking. These charka's are in great condition and are plated with 22kt gold. They are in the shape of an egg and very shiny with a wonderful Russian design around read more

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