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side view, Antique Russian Gold, Red Lacquer, and Emerald Charka

Antique Russian Gold and Lacquer Charka

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Gold-mounted red lacquer charka, the handle set with an emerald.

By Carl Hahn, workmaster A. Treiden.
St. Petersburg, ca. 1890.
Length: 1 3/4

Austrian-born Carl August Ferdinand Hahn founded his company in 1873. He became an important supplier to the Imperial court and was awarded the distinction of purveyor to the court during the reign of Alexander III.

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