The polished silver surface features gracefully curved stems, leaves and fine engraved details. The asymmetrical shape gives the piece an attractive and unusual appearance.

The exterior bears Russian silver hallmarks, including the 84 zolotnik standard (875/1000), and a maker’s mark.

Origin: Russian Empire
Period: Late 19th – early 20th century
Material: 84 zolotnik silver (875/1000)
Decoration: Floral engraving and monogram
Dimensions: 3.3 × 5 × 5 cm
Weight: 28 g

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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