Master's Mark of Klimshin Mikhail Matveev - Veliky Ustyug - initials "MK" - mid-18th century

Hallmarks-Masters

Metal: Silver
Letter: MK
Year: 1711
Shape: Rectangle
Description: A mark depicting the master's initials "MK"; the letters are conjoined, with an oval on the left side of the letter "M". Klimshin Mikhail Matveev - born in 1711, died in 1764, a master of silver and niello work, mid-18th century; as the best master of his time, he was summoned to Moscow in 1745 for one year to teach Moscow silversmiths the art of niello. Master's works: snuffbox, State Historical Museum; staff, Veliky Ustyug Museum of Local Lore. Shape: Rectangle Metal: Silver