Antique Imperial Russian

Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty

Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty

Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty
For your consideration is an exceedingly rare and historically significant original antique c. 1890 Imperial Russian nobility seal-style cufflink set, executed in fine Niello 84 silver and richly decorated with an engraved armorial coat of arms. Each circular cufflink features a masterfully hand-engraved heraldic emblem - with crossed swords and arrows - deeply cut into a silver field and filled with dark niello enamel, a traditional decorative technique highly favored in 19th-century Russian silverwork.

The level of detail and iconography suggests noble or military affiliation, possibly denoting a specific family crest or officer's insignia from within the Russian aristocracy. The pair is entirely handmade, with the face of each cufflink measuring an impressive 31mm in diameter, and a uniform width of 6mm.

The total weight is 14.42 grams, with each cufflink weighing approximately 7 grams. This robust construction and distinctive size reflect the grandeur and individuality typical of late 19th-century noble accessories. The overall form is bold and ceremonial, more reminiscent of a seal matrix than modern cufflink proportions - emphasizing its likely function as a formal statement piece rather than for everyday wear. Each cufflink is fully hallmarked for the Imperial Russian 84 zolotnik silver standard (875/1000 purity), accompanied by a kokoshnik mark and a clearly legible workmaster's initials in Cyrillic - consistent with high-quality production from a recognized silversmith workshop. The kokoshnik head facing right dates the piece to post-1896, while the maker's mark corresponds to a known artisan documented in reference works such as Postnikova-Loseva's catalog of Russian silver hallmarks. These cufflinks are not only wearable relics of aristocratic taste but also serve as exceptional examples of the Imperial decorative arts. Their crest-like imagery, meticulous niello work, and large format place them firmly within the tradition of elite Russian personal regalia from the late Tsarist era.

Museum-quality and one of a kind, this set would be a centerpiece in any advanced collection of Russian imperial silver, aristocratic jewelry, or heraldic artifacts, offering a rare and tangible link to the courtly and military traditions of pre-revolutionary Russia.


Antique Imperial Russian 84 Silver Cufflinks Royal Armorial Coat of Arms Royalty