Lot 0229
Set of Six Estonian SSR Silver-Gilt Presentation Goblets for Johannes Käbin, Tallinn Jewelry Factory, 1965
Estimate: 7000-8000€
Set of 6 Estonian SSR Soviet Silver-Gilt Presentation Goblets for Johannes Käbin, Tallinn Jewelry Factory
Rare set of six Soviet Estonian SSR silver-gilt presentation goblets in the original fitted case, produced by the Tallinn Jewelry Factory (Tallinna Juveelitehas). Each goblet is engraved with floral ornament and marked with the Soviet 916 silver standard. Tallinna Juveelitehas was the principal state jewelry producer in Soviet Estonia.
The engraved presentation plaque, in Estonian, records that the set was presented to Johannes Käbin on 5 April 1965 by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Estonia, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR, and the Council of Ministers of the Estonian SSR. Johannes Käbin was the leading political figure of Soviet Estonia and served as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Estonia from 1950 to 1978.
A historically significant official presentation ensemble directly connected with the political leadership of Soviet Estonia.
Condition: Good overall vintage condition with light wear, surface scratches, and expected wear to the presentation case.
Case size: 33 × 33 × 8 cm
Height of each goblet: 8.5 cm
Weight of one goblet: 87 g
Starting price: 6000€
Estimate: 7000-8000€
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