December 1 & 2, 2026 Fine & Decorative Arts
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Lot #1322:
RARE RUSSIAN SILVER-MOUNTED CARVED IVORY AND EBONY TANKARD ATTRIBUTED TO ALEKSANDR ILYICH YASHINOV
C. 1816. Russian Silver-Mounted Heavy Carved Ivory Tankard. Elaborate Russian tankard bearing 84-standard silver hallmarks, including a Yashinov Cyrillic assay mark reading “A-R” (see photo) attributed to St. Petersburg assay master Aleksandr Ilyich Yashinov, circa 1816. Features an intricately carved ivory body depicting a continuous high-relief scene of classical figures and children, with finely detailed features, complemented by a carved ebony scroll-form handle and an ornate hinged silver lid with engraved floral motifs and raised foliate decoration. Exhibits scattered surface wear, discoloration, and age-related cracking to the ivory, including one missing finger from the relief. Evidence of a previously applied lacquer finish and subsequent attempt at removal, along with scattered scratches and patina to the silver mounts.
Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: 7 - 1/2" x 5 - 5/8" x 11 - 1/4".