Pair of Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Nevalyashka (Rocking Shot Cups) with Swans, Moscow, 1883

A fine pair of Imperial Russian silver-gilt cloisonné enamel Nevalyashka (rocking shot cups), richly decorated with vibrant polychrome cloisonné enamel in turquoise, cobalt blue, green, red, and white with intricate scrolling foliate ornament. Each cup features medallions depicting swans within elaborate enamel frames and decorative geometric borders. The interiors retain their original fire-gilded finish.

Hallmarked Moscow, 1883, 88 silver standards, with Cyrillic maker’s mark AIF.O. (possibly Aleksandr and Fedor Ovchinnikov)

Weight: 232 g (total)

Dimensions:

1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm) height

1 5/8 in. (4 cm) diameter

Condition: very good