Russian gift silver punch set. A. Ivanov factory. Moscow 1895

Luxurious gift silver punch set made in 1895 at the Ivanov Andrian Terentevich factory, consisting of a bowl, a tray on legs, five cups and a ladle, is an example of high jewelry art of the late 19th - early 20th centuries, made in the style of Russian romanticism. All items in the set are decorated with the finest engraving with plant motifs, complemented by medallions with a geometric pattern along the edges. The inner surfaces of each element of the set are covered with gilding, which emphasizes their refined decorativeness and luxury. Hallmarks: initials in two letters AI Ivanov Andrian Terentevich - owner of a factory of silver tableware and other products, founded in 1893, known until 1917, numbers 84 corresponding to the silver sample, city hallmark of Moscow St. George the Victorious on a horse, hallmark of the assay master of Moscow - Artsybashev Anatoly Apollonovich - initials AA above the numbers 1895. Total weight is 2300 grams.

Historical background: Ivanov Andrian Terentievich is an outstanding master of silversmithing and the owner of a factory founded in 1893. The production became famous for the high quality of its products and artistic execution. In 1897, 15 people worked at the factory: 8 men and 7 teenagers. The annual production volume was 8,000 rubles. Ivanov`s works are presented in the collection of the State Historical Museum in Moscow (GIM), which confirms their artistic and historical value.