The exterior features intricate scrolling foliage, geometric borders and shaped medallions with stylised figures. The dark niello decoration creates a striking contrast with the silver surface.

Raised circular rims finish the upper and lower edges.

The interior bears the STERLING mark, indicating silver of 925/1000 fineness.

Material: Sterling silver (925/1000)
Technique: Niello
Marking: STERLING
Dimensions: 3.2 × 4.5 × 4.5 cm
Weight: 24.1 g

Condition is shown in the photographs.

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A small Russian silver-gilt spoon with a twisted handle and richly decorated bowl. The spoon is ornamented with engraved and chased floral motifs, textured ground and decorative borders.

The bowl bears a Cyrillic inscription reading “Кого Люблю Таго Дарю”, an old-style phrase meaning “To whom I love, to that person I give”. Such inscriptions were commonly used on Russian gift spoons and small silver objects intended as personal presents.

The handle is partly twisted and fitted with decorative terminals. The surface retains gilding with age-related wear, patina, oxidation and rubbing.

Origin:
Russian Empire.

Period:
Late 19th – early 20th century.

Type:
Silver-gilt gift spoon.

Material:
Silver-gilt.

Technique:
Silverwork, gilding, engraving, chasing.

Decoration:
Engraved floral ornament, textured ground, twisted handle and Cyrillic gift inscription.

Inscription:
“Кого Люблю Таго Дарю”.

Dimensions:
Length: 13 cm.

Weight:
11.4 g.

Condition:
Age-related wear, patina, oxidation, rubbing to the gilding, scratches and surface marks. The 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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A small Soviet silver-gilt scent bottle or miniature perfume flask of flattened form, fitted with a short chain. The compact shape and decorative gilded surface make it an attractive small silver object for collectors of Soviet silver, perfume accessories and decorative personal items.

The body is decorated with engraved floral ornament and has a warm gilded surface. The surface shows age-related wear, dark oxidation, rubbing to the gilding and visible scratches, consistent with use and age.

The piece is marked with the 875 silver standard and a Soviet head hallmark. The assay office letter is not clearly readable from the photographs and should be checked under magnification.

Origin:
Soviet Union.

Period:
Mid-20th century.

Type:
Scent bottle / miniature perfume flask.

Material:
Silver-gilt, 875 standard.

Technique:
Silverwork, gilding, engraving.

Decoration:
Engraved floral ornament and chain attachment.

Marks:
875 silver standard with Soviet head hallmark. The assay office letter is not clearly readable from the photographs.

Dimensions:
5 × 4.5 × 1 cm.

Weight:
17.9 g.

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

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