Moscow, 1880s-90s
Firm of Gustav Klingert
Silver, gilt, enamel, mother-of-pearl
10,8 x 17,7 x 9,5cm; diameter of the tray: 26, 3 cm.
GIM 103173\68 a-b OK 18367, 18368
Gustav Gustavovich Klingert - owner of a factory producing gold and silver articles as well as icon-decorations founded in and 1865 and continued in existence until 1916. In 1897 the factory had 55 craftsmen and its annual turnover was 45000 rubles. He participated in World Exhibitions- Paris, 1889, Chicago 1893, and received Letters of Honor. His son was a bookkeeper in the firm of C.Faberge. The firm received many commissions from the Galkiny Trade House.