A Russian Part Gilt and Silver Figural Hand Seal in the Form of a Cavalier and his Lady. Andrei Teller, St. Pete...

Description

A Russian Part Gilt and Silver Figural Hand Seal in the Form of a Cavalier and his Lady
Andrei Teller, St. Petersburg, circa 1875
3-1/2 x 1-1/4 x 1-1/8 inches (8.9 x 3.2 x 2.9 cm)
91 grams (2.92 troy ounces)

PROVENANCE:
A La Vieille Russie, New York.


Andrei Teller was a St. Petersburg silversmith first recorded as bringing work for hallmarking in 1874. His workrooms and retail location were at Malaya Morskaya Street,11 in St. Petersburg.


Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000.

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