Master's Mark of Cordes Alexander - Leningrad - Initials "AK"

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Metal: Silver
Letter: AK
Year: 1824
Shape: Rectangle
Items: chased sugar bowl, part of a tea and coffee service, bread basket, GIM; candlesticks in Alūksne.
Description: Cordes Alexander (born in Riga) became an apprentice in St. Petersburg in 1824, a master silversmith in 1828, worked on commission for the Court Office in 1839, had his own workshop and store, had many apprentices, worked until 1874. The master's mark consisted of his initials as two letters "AK". Items: chased sugar bowl, part of a tea and coffee service, bread basket, GIM; candlesticks in Alūksne. Shape: Rectangle Metal: Silver