1950s Rare 5 Soviet Armenian 875 Silver Vodka Cups 875 Star Russian Hallmark 875 Silver Purity Yerevan Opera 1955 Gilt

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Rare 1955 Soviet Armenian Silver Vodka Cup Set – 875 Star Russian Hallmarked

Up for sale is a rare set … Read more Rare 1955 Soviet Armenian Silver Vodka Cup Set – 875 Star Russian Hallmarked

Up for sale is a rare set of five Soviet Armenian vodka cups, each crafted in solid 875 silver with original gilt-washed interiors. All cups are engraved with the Yerevan Opera Theatre, one of Armenia’s most iconic landmarks, with the inscription Երևան (Yerevan) beneath.

The reverse sides bear hand-engraved Armenian dedications, given by the Architecture Institute of Yerevan in 1955 as graduation gifts. These personal inscriptions firmly anchor the cups in time and place, making this set not only valuable as silver but also as an important piece of Armenian cultural and Soviet academic history.

Details & Features:

Material: 875 silver (hallmarked), gilt interiors
Hallmark: AA9 ☆ 875– Yerevan Assay Office, Soviet Union (used after 1950)
Circa 2”h by 1.5”w
Total Weight: 162.6 grams

Height: approx. [insert measurement]

Date: 1955 (dedications engraved)

Origin: Yerevan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union

Decoration: Engraved Yerevan Opera House with “Երևան” inscription


Condition: Excellent vintage condition; light patina, crisp engravings, gilding intact




Why This Set Stands Out:

Rare complete set of 5 – most surface individually



Collectible Soviet silver with documented Armenian provenance



Hand-engraved dedications dated 1955

Iconic depiction of the Yerevan Opera Theatre



Gilded interiors preserved



Collectible Appeal:



Soviet Russian Silver & Vodka Cups

Armenian Historical Collectibles

20th-Century Architecture & Opera House Memorabilia



Presentation & Graduation Silverware



Condition:

This piece is in good vintage condition, with signs of age and wear consistent with its history. Please review all photos closely, as they are considered part of the description and reflect the item’s true character and beauty.



Measurements:

Dimensions can be found in the listing photos. Feel free to message me if you’d like exact measurements or scale comparisons.



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