{"product_id":"rare-5-soviet-armenian-875-silver-vodka-cups-aa9-star-yerevan-opera-1955-gilt-copy","title":"RARE 5 Soviet Armenian 875 Russian Hallmark Silver Vodka Cups AA9 Star Yerevan Opera 1955 Gilt","description":"\u003cp\u003eItem Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare 1955 Soviet Armenian Silver Vodka Cup Set – AA9 Hallmarked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 875 silver (hallmarked), gilt interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmark: AA9 ☆ 875 – Yerevan Assay Office, Soviet Union (used after 1950)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Weight: 162.6 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: approx. [insert measurement]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 1955 (dedications engraved)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Yerevan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecoration: Engraved Yerevan Opera House with “Երևան” inscription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition; light patina, crisp engravings, gilding intact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy This Set Stands Out:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare complete set of 5 – most surface individually\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectible Soviet silver with documented Armenian provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-engraved dedications dated 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIconic depiction of the Yerevan Opera Theatre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilded interiors preserved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectible Appeal:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoviet Russian Silver \u0026amp; Vodka Cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmenian Historical Collectibles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20th-Century Architecture \u0026amp; Opera House Memorabilia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresentation \u0026amp; Graduation Silverware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions can be found in the listing photos. Feel free to message me if you’d like exact measurements or scale comparisons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtfully Curated \u0026amp; Packaged:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach treasure is hand-selected with care, and every order is packed with love and attention to detail to ensure it arrives safely to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever possible, we use reclaimed packaging—including estate-sale finds like vintage jewelry boxes—and our bubble wrap is made from recycled plastic \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe kindly ask that you recycle your packaging too. Thank you for helping us care for the planet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’m always happy to provide additional photos or information. Just send a message!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you so much for supporting my small business—it truly means the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique friend,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaudia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXOXO\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Marialva Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41703553761413,"sku":"IF_995B8C5F","price":498.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/4238\/8613\/files\/365813665110-0.png?v=1764889939","url":"https:\/\/themarialvacollection.com\/products\/rare-5-soviet-armenian-875-silver-vodka-cups-aa9-star-yerevan-opera-1955-gilt-copy","provider":"The Marialva Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}