Moscow 18th Century - Solid Silver And Vermeil Covered Drageoir Or Sugar Bowl. 1798

On a square base, with a plain throat, a rare sugar bowl or bezel in solid silver with an ovoid shape, from the late 18th century (1798 for Moscow). The bowl with its filleted rim is set in a cup made of oblong leaves. finely chiseled, it is flanked by scrolled handles, leafy applique points. The dome-shaped lid is topped with a spinning top fret decorated with a blackened wooden ring. As a reminder of the body, we find in carving, the same radiant foliage. The play of vermeil on silver is always a beautiful contrast to achieve for a goldsmith and here, it is remarkably highlighted. The interior is vermeil, very dense and in excellent condition. Small irregularities (tiny cracks having no impact on the high quality of this exceptional bezel. Initial E on a mavelot, crowned. Hallmarks on the handles, body, cover, edge of the piedouche for Moscow 1797, master and tester. Height at the fretel - Total height: 22 cm. / 8. 66 in. Width from one handle to the other - Width from one handle to the other / 19 cm. / 7.48 in. Diameter at the foot - Diameter base: 7 cm. / 2.76 in. Solid silver weight - Sterling silver weight: 602 Gr. ref. text@n.bourreau chalice2014/drageoir 2018/coupe2023.