The spoon has a rounded bowl, a long faceted handle and a shaped terminal. The bowl is finely engraved with floral sprays and foliage, giving the object an elegant decorative appearance. The handle is worked with faceted sections and ring mouldings, typical of refined Russian silver tableware of the period.

The form and size suggest use as a large jam or preserve spoon, suitable for serving jam, preserves, berries in syrup or other sweet table accompaniments.

The handle bears several hallmarks, including the Russian 84 zolotnik silver standard and maker’s marks. The 84 zolotnik standard corresponds to high-grade Russian silver, approximately 875/1000. The maker’s mark and assay mark are visible but should be confirmed by direct hallmark reference, as they are not fully legible from the photograph.

Material:
Silver, engraved decoration.

Marks:
Russian 84 zolotnik silver standard.
Maker’s and assay marks visible on the handle.

Origin:
Russian Empire.

Period:
19th century.

Dimensions:
Length: 17.8 cm.

Weight:
54.8 g.

Condition:
Age-related wear, light scratches, rubbing, patina and traces of use. Hallmarks are visible on the handle. Condition is shown in the photographs.

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A fine Russian silver spoon decorated with niello and engraving, made in Moscow in 1872. The spoon is struck with the 84 zolotnik silver standard, Moscow assay mark with St George, assay initials “В.С” with date 1872, and a maker’s mark, probably “ЕМ” or similar, as read from the photographs.

The bowl is richly decorated with a niello architectural town view set within a shaped cartouche. The surrounding surface is engraved with foliate ornament and geometric borders. The reverse of the bowl and the handle are also decorated with architectural motifs, leaf ornament and patterned niello-style decoration.

The combination of engraved views, dark niello contrast and finely worked ornamental borders is characteristic of Russian silver souvenir and decorative spoons of the Imperial period.

Origin:
Russian Empire, Moscow.

Period:
1872.

Type:
Silver niello spoon.

Material:
Silver, 84 zolotnik standard.

Technique:
Silverwork, engraving, niello decoration.

Decoration:
Architectural town views, foliate ornament, geometric borders and niello details.

Marks:
Moscow assay mark with St George.
84 zolotnik silver standard.
Assay initials “В.С”, dated 1872.
Maker’s mark probably “ЕМ” or similar, as read from the photographs.

Dimensions:
Length: 16.6 cm.

Weight:
60.8 g.

Condition:
Age-related wear, patina, oxidation, rubbing, surface scratches and marks. The condition is shown in the photographs.

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