Description

An Exceptional and rare Russian Silver Equestrian award Flask by Sazikov 1861. Awarded by the Saratov equestrian racing society for 4 year stallions. Hallmarked for Moscow, 1861, 84 Zolotnik imperial standard, Sazikov mark and double headed eagle court supplier mark. An object of extreme rarity. Large flasks especially by a court supplier like Sazikov almost never come up for sale. Saratov equestrian society was one of the first created in the Russian Empire. Some minor dents, especially on the beaker, otherwise good condition. 582 grams; 19.5 cm high. Inv: G26187