An antique Imperial Russian silver tea glass holder, zolotnik 84 silver, all-over engraved foliate design, circa 1890. Height (to rim) 2.68 in., (to top of handle) 3.66 in. Weight 141g.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
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