VERY FINE RARE c1842 RUSSIAN GILT SILVER NIELLO ENAMEL EAGLE FIGURAL COVERED CUP. A very fine and rarely found c1842 Russian 84 Solid Silver Gold Gilt & Niello Enamelled Covered Cup. One of the finer and earlier examples of Russian Niello work we have offered in some time. The cup is superbly handmade throughout with a rich gold gilding and intricate niello work that includes Russian Imperial eagles figures surrounding the body. The cup also has its original cover with matching period hallmarks. The cup has a dated hallmark created during the year 1842, along with the Moscow city hallmark and other makers marks, that are well worth looking into. We are told examples of this fine quality and early age can sell for substantial amounts when offered at the higher end auctions. Fine estate-fresh condition for early age as seen in images. No holes or repairs no losses to the niello work. 5 1/2 inches tall x 3 1/2 inches wide.