Hallmark of Mikhail and Simeon Gavrilovich Grachev - Leningrad - initials "BR.GRACHEVY" - 1873-1917

Hallmarks

Metal: Silver, Gold
Letter: BR.GRACHEVY
Year: 1873-1917
Items: samovar, stoup, glass, folding icon, dessert knife, silver sculpture of Peter I on a stone pedestal, clock in the form of a rock, spoon, GIM; enameled salt cellars, ERO; ladle in the shape of a shell, GOP.
Description: Mikhail and Simeon Gavrilovich Grachev, sons of Gavriil Petrovich Grachev, the founder of the firm, whose business was continued by his sons. The firm produced gold and silver items and electroplated items; in 1897, the workforce was listed as: men - 66, adolescents - 11, and they produced dinner and tea services and various artistic items worth 76,927 rubles; from 1896, the firm held the title of Purveyor to the Court. The hallmark features the surname "BR.GRACHEVY" and a double-headed eagle with an imperial crown. Items: samovar, stoup, glass, folding icon, dessert knife, silver sculpture of Peter I on a stone pedestal, clock in the form of a rock, spoon, GIM; enameled salt cellars, ERO; ladle in the shape of a shell, GOP. (1873-1917)