The first bearing the St. Petersburg assay office mark and "P.N" maker's mark (likely that of Petter Nybon who was active 1790-1831), lobed rectangular body with gold washed interior raised on conforming foot (1 7/8" x 3.25" x 2 3/8", 1.60 troy ozs.); the second of oval form with lobed body raised on conforming foot, illegible marks to bowl (1 7/8" x 3" 2.25", 1.15 troy ozs.); the third of round form raised on three cast and applied hoof feet, hand-engraved script monogram "AS" with crown above, hallmarks to underside of body (1 7/8" x 3" dia., 2.10 troy ozs.); and the fourth of hemispherical form with gold washed interior that rests in a tripod stand, no visible markings (1.75" x 2.5" dia.); and a silver salt shovel with Russian hallmarks and "JB" maker's mark (2.75", 0.25 troy ozs).

Private Collection, Wilmington, North Carolina

$200 - 400