A beautiful matched set of 6 vintage Soviet Astra pattern cup holders made by Mstera, USSR, and dated 1957 by the MM7MET 1st Grade marks. The openwork floral design presents very well, and all six pieces retain a rich original dark patina that gives the set strong authentic vintage character. According to the mark, the set was made of non-precious metal.
All six cup holders match and are marked MM7MET, 1st Grade. This is a complete original matching set with rich original patina and excellent vintage presentation, making it a fine addition to a Soviet metalware collection. The Astra model is documented with Mstera attribution and 1957 dating in Russian antiques sources.
Approximate dimensions of each cup holder: Height without handle: 7 cm Height with handle: 9.5 cm Diameter: 7 cm Weight: approximately 92–96 grams each
These measurements align closely with published Russian references for the 1957 Astra model, where the dimensions are given at about 7 cm high without handle, 9.5 cm high with handle, 7 cm in diameter, and about 97 g in weight.
A strong, fully matched 1957 Mstera set with confirmed marks, beautiful original patina, and excellent overall presentation.
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