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

Hallmarks

Metal: Silver, Gold
Letter: BR.GR.
Year: 1873-1917
Items: samovar, stopa (traditional cup), 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) Metal Metal: GoldSilver
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 goods; in 1897, the workforce was listed as: men - 66, adolescents - 11, and they produced table 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 depicts the letters "BR.GR." with dots between the letters. Items: samovar, stopa, 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) Metal: GoldSilver