Stein Collectors International
Featured Stein:
March 2014
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This month's featured stein is a beautiful Russian silver tankard produced by the firm of Sazikov around 1885. The stein features exquisitely detailed relief figures of a standing horse and bearded man holding a cup. It is interesting to note the spelling of Sazikov in the Cyrillic alphabet as seen in the hallmark shown below. |
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In the early nineteenth century, there were many important silver firms in Russia. Among these, Sazikov was
the earliest. It was founded as a workshop in Moscow by the merchant Pavel Sazikov in 1793, and grew to become
![]() During the Sazikov firm's long existence, its productions included high quality silverware, as well as cast-silver sculpture and silver decorated with cloisonné enamels. A Google search of the firm's name today will indicate the magnitude of the firm's output. | ||
Editor's Note: It has been brought to our attention that a large percentage of Russian silver on the market today is not authentic. A stein very similar to this month's Featured Stein is labeled "fake" on the web site "Steve on Steins". (http://www.steveonsteins.com/photo-drafts-fakes-scams) This month's Featured Stein may not be what it is purported to be, but it is still a stein with superb workmanship. So enjoy looking at it, but be wary if you intend to buy any Russian sliver. |