1896 Coronation Cup Russian Imperial Antiques Sorrows Beaker Czar Nicholas II

This rare and exquisite collectible, commemorative 1896 Coronation Cup is a must-have for any royalty or military enthusiast. Representing the coronation of Tsar Nikolaus II & Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna in 1896, this is a unique piece of history. AKA the Sorrow Cup, Khodynka Cup or Blood Cup (research Khodynka Tragedy for event details that served as a bad omen for Nicholas' reign). The 129 year old cup features the couple's cyphers encased by a geometric pattern, & includes the Romanov eagle on the cup's opposite side. This original beaker is in good condition with some loss of enamel on bottom and rim.

Happy to answer any questions or provide additional pictures. Height: 4.13 / 10.5 cm. Diameter: 3.75 / 9.7 cm at top. 2.75 / 7.0 cm at bottom.

Weight: 4.9 oz / 138 grams.

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