Tea spoon silver with stamp of the firm I. P. Khlebnikov

the Russian Empire, St. Petersburg, the firm I. P. Khlebnikov, 1908-17, Silver 84 samples. Weight 25.4 gr. It is in excellent condition. The original.

Historical note: Khlebnikov, Ivan Petrovich worked in the city prior to 1867, and in 1871, founded the firm in Moscow. Factory diamond, gold and silver jewelry Khlebnikov was well equipped with the latest technology for all types of works, it products are considered among the best Russia. At the factory Khlebnikov had a special art school , there were special workshops.

Socio-economic changes taking place in the Russian life in the second half of the nineteenth century, not can not in the theme of the images on the jewelry items. Aired on a themes peasant life, which is displayed in the highly prikrashena far from the truth. Firm Khlebnikov completed in 1873 a silver tankard, which is given the dance of the peasant women, rather reminiscent of ballet artists of performing a folk dance.

Performed by small sculptural group on the theme from the life of the peasants, cast silver, sometimes mounted on stone pedestals, were the ornaments of the devices written or on the dining table. Figurines beautiful, with carefully combed curls children clad in shoes, books hands, very beautiful, but so far real life.

First name court contractor I. Khlebnikov was heard on the world exhibition in Vienna in 1873, where showcase it works drew on  «serious consideration" experts has earned two medals. I. Khlebnikov showed well-matched and a diverse collection of products in the Russian style. Highlighted sections of the triptych, decorated with enamel, from  «and had an aura of antiquity", and  «the development of the style of home antiquity".

Surprised by all the unusual forms of the samovar and tea set. The samovar was on cock paws, and handle the cock heads. Among other works allocated massive Bratina with six goblets with enamel precious stones, made in the imitation Bratina Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, mug relief images of Dmitry Donskoy. As and all the largest firms of this time, I. Khlebnikov was famous for its embossed works, chamber silver sculpture on popular topics.

Topics subjects was not only Russian history, but and a literary work. To show in Paris 1878 firm bas presented pictures and the — the plate on the invoice album a scene from the life of Ivan the terrible, a dish with winter rural landscape; in 1882 — plate the image of St. Sergius of Radonezh, the feast of poem by M. Lermontov «the Song of the merchant Kalashnikov".

Great fame I. Khlebnikov brought it with enamel art. In the collection of the State Historical Museum has a device for wine 1870-ies, made in the shape of a carafe-cock and goblets-Chicks, decorated with champlevé enamel. The originality of the idea, a favorite folk motif, and also close to folk ornamental art forms, colorful palette when a perfect technique make it a unique monument of Russian style.

Firm Khlebnikov worked in all types of enamel, and the press always emphasized the richness and unique works. On the exhibition in 1882 by including the variety of work only I. Khlebnikov was able to compete with P. Ovchinnikov.

in Addition to the artists that were part of the factory staff, figures for gold and silver jewelry was also created by famous sculptors and graphics. So, on the exhibition of 1870 in St. Petersburg Sazikov exposed silver horse model V. Klodt, various shapes Lancer models, candelabra the figure of the sculptor I. I. Reimers, and in 1882 on the exhibition featured objects made by sculptor Vitali.

the Firm played a prominent role and made a huge contribution in the jewelry. Her the master has repeatedly honored to fulfill orders for the Imperial family, then the firm was awarded the title of «Supplier of the court of His Majesty".

In 1888, the sons of I. P. Khlebnikov, Mikhail, Nikolai and Alex also a merchant of the 1st Guild V. N. Suvorov formed a joint stock company under the name «the Partnership is the production of silver, gold and jewelry by I. P. Khlebnikov sons and °". This is the partnership was established by «for the content and actions" factory firm Khlebnikov.

on June 24 1917 the factory was closed. Shares enterprises were donated by one of things bequest Moscow uezd Zemstvo.

In 1918 on the basis of the former factory Klebnikov in Moscow began to work the platinum plant, which is mainly produced all kinds of products for chemical electrochemical industry and research laboratories, and in addition, a small amount of silver jewelry, mainly items dining room server

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Khlebnikov Ivan Petrovich worked in St. Petersburg until 1867, and in 1871 he founded the firm in Moscow. Factory of diamond, gold and silver jewelry Khlebnikov was well equipped with the latest technology for all types of work, its products were considered among the best in Russia. At the factory Khlebnikov had a special art school , there were special workshops.

Socio-economic changes taking place in Russian life in the second half of the nineteenth century, could not be reflected in the theme of the images on the jewelry items. See the stories on the themes of peasant life, which is shown in highly priukrasheny is far from the truth. The firm of Khlebnikov was completed in 1873, a silver tankard, on which is given the dance of the peasant women, rather reminiscent of artists of the ballet performing a folk dance.

Performed by a small sculptural groups on themes from the life of the peasants, cast in silver, sometimes mounted on stone footings, were the ornaments of the instrument written or the dining table. The figures are beautiful, with carefully brushed curls of the children, clad in shoes, with books in their hands, is very picturesque, but far from real life.

For the first time the name of the purveyor to the court of I. Khlebnikov was made at the world exhibition in Vienna in 1873, where the showcase of his works attracted "serious consideration" of experts and earned two medals. I. Khlebnikov showed well-matched and diverse collection of products in Russian style. Highlighted the sections of the triptych decorated with enamel, which "had an aura of antiquity", and for "the development of the style of the native antiquity".

Surprised by all the unusual forms of the samovar and tea set. The samovar was on the cock-legs and handles in the form of cock heads. Among other works allocated massive Bratina with six goblets with enamel and precious stones, made in imitation of the Bratina of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, a mug with a relief image of Dmitry Donskoy. As all the major firms of that time, I. Khlebnikov was known for its relief works, chamber silver sculpture on folk themes.

The themes of his stories became not only Russian history, but also literary works. At the exhibition in Paris in 1878, the firm has represented bas-relief pictures and among them is the label plate on an album with the scene from the life of Ivan the terrible, a dish with winter rural landscape; in 1882 plates with the image of St. Sergius of Radonezh feast from the poem by Mikhail Lermontov "the song of the merchant Kalashnikov".

Great fame I. Khlebnikov brought his enamel art. In the collection of the State Historical Museum is stored the device for wine 1870-ies made in the shape of a carafe of cock and goblets, chickens, decorated with champlevé enamel. The originality of the idea, beloved folklore motif, as well as close to folk art ornamental shapes, colorful palette with perfect technique make him a unique monument of the Russian style.

The firm of Khlebnikov worked in all types of enamel, and the press always emphasized the richness and originality of his work. At the exhibition of 1882 in the number and diversity of works only I. Khlebnikov could compete with P. Ovchinnikov.

In addition to artists that were part of the factory staff, figures for gold and silver jewelry was also created by famous sculptors and graphics. So, at the exhibition of 1870 in Petersburg Sazikov exposed silver horse model V. Klodt, various shapes by model Lancer, chandeliers drawing by the sculptor I. I. Reimers, and in 1882, the exhibition featured products made by sculptor Vitali.

The firm has played an outstanding role and made an enormous contribution to the world of jewelry. Her master was repeatedly honored to fulfill orders for the Imperial family, then the company itself was awarded the title "Supplier of His Imperial Majesty court".

In 1888 the sons of I. P. Khlebnikov, Mikhail, Nikolai and Aleksei, as well as the merchant of the 1st Guild V. N. Suvorov formed a joint stock company under the name "Partnership of production of silver, gold and jewellery I. P. Khlebnikov, sons and To°". This institution was established "for the maintenance and dissemination actions" factories of the firm of Khlebnikov.

On June 24 1917 the factory was closed. Shares of the company were donated to one of the things on the will of Moscow County Zemstvo.

In 1918 on the basis of the former factory Khlebnikov in Moscow began to work the platinum factory, which mainly produced all kinds of products for the chemical and electrochemical industry and research laboratories, and in addition, a small amount of silver jewelry, mainly items dining room server