Antique Large 84 Silver Russian Engraved Niello Kiddush Cup Beaker Moscow 1888 Mid-Century Modern Louis and wife Eda opened

Louis and wife Eda opened a full-time art gallery in Portland in 1949

two figures are portrayed

both doors have inlaid lock escutcheons & keys are present for the locks

Another such painting by Cossiers depicting Pontius Pilate and Christ from the waist up

The sides of the press having a pair of corresponding acorn shaped finials and the press is titled in two places

Antique Large 84 Silver Russian Engraved Niello Kiddush Cup Beaker Moscow 1888 Mid-Century Modern Louis and wife Eda openedA good & finely engraved antique Russian Kiddush cup or beaker of larger size, Moscow, 1888. The cup with a flared rim and profusely engraved with a floral niello work design, the cup has an oval cartouche engraved with the initials "B. B". The beaker is stamped to the base with the assayer's marks and the date of 1888 and the makers mark of "F. C." and the symbol for Moscow and stamped "84925. Condition is excellent, Silver weight: 80g.