Hallmark of Masters Nichols Karl and Plinke - Leningrad - initials "N.P."

Hallmarks

Metal: Silver
Letter: N.P.
Year: 1829-1898
Shape: Oval
Products: tea services, bouillotte, vase with sculptural figures, tray, mug, State Historical Museum.
Description: Nichols Karl and Plinke, owners of a large firm that had a workshop in St. Petersburg for the manufacture of silver items, 1829-1898; Plinke opened a workshop as early as 1815; the firm employed S. Arnd, I. Genrixon, A. Tobinkov; in 1898 the shop belonged to Nichols. The hallmark is oval in shape with the depiction of the firm's initials "N.P.", a period follows each letter. Products: tea services, bouillotte, vase with sculptural figures, tray, mug, State Historical Museum. Shape: Oval Metal: Silver