Russia, St. Petersburg, Friedrich Joseph Kolb
rolled silver, cast, chiseled
Hallmarked: crossed anchors and sceptre above the date 1815 - city hallmark, A. Я - hallmark of probiet Alexander Ilich Yashinkov (active 1795-1826), Kolb - goldsmith's hallmark
Friedrich Joseph Kolb - one of the most famous goldsmiths active in St. Petersburg. Born in Würzburg, he came to St. Petersburg in 1793. He apprenticed with Christoph Friedrich von Mertz and became a master in 1806. He held the title of supplier to the imperial court. He was active until 1826.
