{"product_id":"antique-imperial-russian-84-silver-vodka-shot-cup-kiddush-cup-israel-zakhoder-kiev-c-1899-1908","title":"Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Vodka Shot Cup \/ Kiddush Cup – Israel Zakhoder, Kiev c. 1899–1908","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis authentic Imperial Russian .84 zolotnik silver vodka shot cup (or miniature Judaica Kiddush cup) was crafted in Kiev during the late Imperial period (c. 1899–1908) by renowned mast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eer silversmith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsrael Eseevich Zakhoder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Изра\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eиль Есеевич Заходер).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior displays bright hand-chased and bright-cut engraved geometric border banding, delicate scrollwork, and stylized foliate spray motifs. The underside bears two punch marks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker's Mark (ИЗ):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cyrillic maker's punch for Israel Zakhoder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Kokoshnik Oval Assay Mark (84 \u0026amp; Head Left):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard oval mark featuring the number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e84\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (denoting 84 zolotniki \/ .875 fine silver purity) alongside the left-facing profile of Kokoshnik wearing a diadem, with the assay district initial for the Kiev region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a silver weight of approximately 13 grams, a height of 1.7 inches, and an open rim diameter of 1.4 inches, this small cup represents fine 19th–early 20th-century Eastern European Judaica and Russian silver craftsmanship. It retains its soft historical patina with light micro-surface scratching consistent with age and gentle handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis piece is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e authentic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Imperial Russian silver. The maker's mark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eИЗ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e matches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e known die stamps utilized by Israel Zakhoder's workshops in Kiev and Moscow. The secondary oval stamp contains the Imperial First Kokoshnik hallmark (in use from 1899 to 1908), showing the correct \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e84\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e zolotnik standard (.875 purity) positioned alongside the left-facing Kokoshnik profile. The execution of the bright-cut hand engraving, rim roll, and physical weight profile align precisely with turn-of-the-century Imperial Russian production standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObject Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vodka Shot Cup \/ Miniature Kiddush Cup \/ Charka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker \/ Silversmith:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Israel Eseevich Zakhoder (Израиль Есеевич Заходер)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \/ Region:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kiev, Imperial Russia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra \/ Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 19th to Early 20th Century (c. 1899–1908)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 84 Zolotnik Silver (.875 Fine Silver)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.7 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Rim Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 13.0 grams (~0.418 troy oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent antique condition. Light surface wear, fine polishing wisps, and age-appropriate toning. \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\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-0638e731-7fff-d206-92d2-f2efc9dfbde9\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian Silversmiths' Hallmarks 1700–1917\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold and Silversmiths' Work in Imperial Russia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Postnikova-Loseva, M. M. (also referenced in Geoffrey Watts, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian Silversmiths' Hallmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maker's Mark entry for Israel Zakhoder (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eИЗ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eИ. Заходер\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), Kiev region, listed under standard Russian hallmarks section (Page 214 \/ Entry #2841 in Postnikova-Loseva).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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