An 18th century Russian provincial parcel-gilt and niello silver vodka cup

An 18th century Russian provincial parcel-gilt and niello silver vodka cup,

unmarked, probably Tobolsk, circa 1775,

modelled as half a peach with leafy stalk handle pinned to the sides, sides with hunting scenes, the base with the arms of the governor of Siberia, Denis Ivanovich Chicherin, length 9cm, approx. weight 2.3oz.

Provenance: Fine Silver, Bonhams, New Bond Street, 25 November 2004, lot 59.

For a similar example see Plate 99 and page 92, "Russian Gold & Silver" by Alexander von Solodkoff.