Russian small silver vodka cup "charka", 18th century

Description: PLEASE READ SHIPPING DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BEFORE BUYING! To learn more about us please click on our profile THE SELLER WILL COVER SHIPPING WITH REGULAR MAIL FOR THIS ITEM! An unmarked Russian 18th century silver (?) charka bearing on bottom an engraved Cyrillic monogram "PA" (Piotr Alekseevich, Tsar Peter the Great - ?). The word "charka" means vodka cup, and is a diminutive of the Russian word "chara" (a glass or a cup). Similarly, the diminutive of a "charka" is known as "charotchka". As well as a liquor cup, a charka is also an old vodka measure of 143,5ml, first appearing in the XVIth century. As a result of the XIXth century decree, the measure was reduced to 1/100 vedro, which corresponds to 123ml. Condition: good; few minimal dents in lower area Creation Year: 18th Century Measurements: Height: 4.0 cm / 1.6" inches Lid's diameter: 5.6 cm / 2.2" inches Object Type: silver (?) cup Style: Works of Art Technique: silver (?) cup Inscription: see description Creator: Russian School Creator Dates: - Nationality: Russian Themes: CHARKA OLD RUSSIAN CUP BAROQUE DRINKING SHIPPING OPTIONS: We ship priority registered regular Austrian mail within 48 hours after your purchase. Usually, shipping with regular Austrian mail takes 10-14 days (USA / Worldwide), 3-7days (Europe) and 1-2 days (Austria). Not depending on us (due to local customs, local post, etc) delivery may take longer. ***OBS: Austrian mail refunds cases of loss or damage with maximum EUR 500. PROFESSIONALLY PACKED (by Mail Boxes Etc.) and fully insured (INCLUDES INSURANCE OF FRAME) expedited service is available upon request and subject to EXTRA CHARGES. When contacting the seller please refer to item #28177 lujuni22

Price: 485 USD

Location: Wien

End Time: 2023-12-08T11:16:48.000Z

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