Master's Mark of Zolotarev Maksim Kuzmin - Kaluga - initials "MKZ" - 1761-1791

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Metal: Silver
Initials: MKZ
Year: 1761-1791
Shape: Heart
Description: A silversmith's mark depicting the three letters "MKZ", in the shape of a heart. Zolotarev Maksim Kazmin (born 1722), a silversmith and merchant, a Kaluga merchant of the 2nd guild. He traded in Kaluga, in the Silver Row, in his own shop and sent silver items to major fairs. Master's items: chased dish, jug, stoup, strips for icon revetments, diskos, asterisk, spoon and teapot, GIM; cross, KAOKM. (1761-1791) Shape: Heart Metal: Silver