{"product_id":"antique-1894-russian-84-silver-purim-grogger-gragger-noise-maker-moscow-judaica","title":"Important Antique 1894 Russian 84 Silver Purim Grogger Gragger Noise Maker Moscow Judaica","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is a magnificent, highly important Late Imperial Russian 84 Zolotnik (.875) silver mechanical Purim Grogger (Gragger \/ Noise Maker), dated 1894. This rare piece of ceremonial Judaica features an exquisite combination of mechanical ingenuity and fine artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle features a rotating crank assembly with an active gear mechanism that produces the traditional sound when spun. The handle shaft is beautifully chased and repoussé-decorated with scrolling foliage, accented by hand-set turquoise and coral cabochons. The top of the crank is crowned with a finely cast, detailed three-dimensional finial depicting a figure in traditional attire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sounding paddle is beautifully decorated with bright-cut zigzag borders and central foliate scrollwork hosting a bezel-set amethyst glass or gemstone paste cabochon. Most notably, the paddle features hand-engraved Hebrew letters on either side: a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLamed (ל)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on one face and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShin (ש)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse, designating its sacred or familial ownership context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional asset for any advanced museum-level collection of historic Judaica or Imperial Russian silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMoscow, Russian Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilversmith \/ Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eKonstantin Pegov (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eКП\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssay Master:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eА·А\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1894\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e84 Zolotnik Silver (.875 fine), Turquoise, Coral, and Amethyst Paste\/Gemstone Cabochons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e87 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian Silver Hallmarks: 1797-1917\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026gt; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Postnikova-Loseva, M.M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFor verification of the maker's mark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eКП\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Konstantin Pegov) and the assayer mark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eА·А\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Anatoly Artsybashev) under Moscow jurisdiction, cross-reference the standardized registry tables for late 19th-century Moscow silversmiths and assayers, typically annotated within the Moscow master index entries (specifically matching the 1894 timeline criteria).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent, untouched antique condition with a magnificent natural, historic patina. The silver surfaces remain crisp with minimal pocket wear to the bright-cut engraving. The mechanical components operate smoothly; the gear turns freely on the spindle. Stones are securely intact in their original bezels. No indicators of modern restoration, solder repairs, or alterations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44093141319723,"sku":"538","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20260505_162432.jpg?v=1779761289","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/antique-1894-russian-84-silver-purim-grogger-gragger-noise-maker-moscow-judaica","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}