Master's Mark of Unger German Gottlieb - Leningrad - Initials "U"

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Metal: Silver
Letter: U
Year: 1759
Shape: Square
Items: candlestick, sugar bowl, GIM; samovar and teapot, GOP.
Description: Unger German Gottlieb (b. 1759 in Danzig, d. 1807). From 1773, he studied under his father, a goldsmith. In 1777, he was a journeyman; in 175? (likely 1785), a guild master silversmith in St. Petersburg; in 1799, an alderman. He had a workshop in 1800 with 5 apprentices, worked for the court, and was an outstanding master. His widow continued the business. The mark is square with the master's initial "U". Items: candlestick, sugar bowl, GIM; samovar and teapot, GOP. Shape: Square Metal: Silver