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SmugMug > keywords > melikian > CAUCASIAN STYLE SILVER WINE SPOON
This artifact was made in the 1700s in the Caucasus region. It's style is niello decoration comprising fleurons. The long handle holds the cup in a scroll design connection, on which is engraved an Armenian inscription on the above and lower sides of the handle in bold capitals.
Silver 110g, Length is 33.5 cm.
The bottom of the spoon has three identical silver or maker's hall-mark. The origin of the spoon depends on the reading of the hallmarks.
The inscription reads,
"From Akht'amar 
in memory of Ohannes Handchian 1805"
It is quite conceivable that this is not a wine spoon but a baptismal ladle, which a godfather has presented to his godchild. It was once in the Kelekian collection and was auctioned on June 18th, 2001 in Paris.
SmugMug > keywords > melikian > The Armenian inscription on the Russian Enamel Candle Holder
SmugMug > keywords > melikian > RUSSIAN ENAMEL CANDLE HOLDERS WITH ARMENIAN INSCRIPTION
Silver with multi-color enamel work. Three holders. 13" high and 15" wide. The Armenian inscription says,"Gifted to Etchmiazin Monestary by husband and wife Hampartsumian in 1878".
SmugMug > keywords > melikian > The Armenian inscription with the date 1635 on the pair of brass cymbals
SmugMug > keywords > melikian > A PAIR OF BRASS CYMBALS DATED 1635
The Armenian inscription reads, "These Cymbals gifted by Khatchadour to Saint Mary's Church in Anguri in 1635"
SmugMug > keywords > melikian > ARMENIAN SILVER TABERNACLE DATED 1768
Armenian Silver Tabernacle
10" high. The inscription reads, "Sahatji Hagop donates it to Estanos St. Fourty Manuk Church and Navasart School on April 1, 1768".
SmugMug > keywords > melikian > THE PEN AND INK HOLDER FROM AKHTAMAR.
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My Smug Mug >  Frederick_Melikian
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