Punch Set, Russia, Moscow. M.S. Volganinov Firm

A silver punch set consisting of 8 pieces. Russian Art Nouveau. Year: 1899 – 1908 Size and material: Silver, burin engraving, engraving, chasing, gilding, mounting; Height of the punch bowl – 14 cm; Height of cups – 7 cm; Diameter of tray – 32 cm; Total weight – 1720 g. Condition: very good!! Hallmarks: firm – Volganinov Mikhail Sergeevich; assayer's mark from the Moscow district assay office – a woman’s head in a kokoshnik, facing left, with the initials of the district supervisor I. Lebedkin – IL and assay mark for silver items – 84. The silver punch set consists of 8 pieces: The set is a magnificent example of the Neo-Russian style from the late 19th to early 20th century, is large in size, and stands out for its pronounced decorative appeal. In the center of the round tray with legs, there is a large punch bowl in the form of a cauldron on a stem, decorated with a skillful floral design made with a burin. The tray is also covered with a carved pattern made with a burin. Around the punch bowl are 6 cups with carved burin designs on their bodies.