Delighted to have for sale this very rare Imperial Era Antique Russian Solid Silver "Niello" Tea Spoon Set of 12 pieces in its original wooden presentation box. The spoons, dated back 1830, have excellent Niello decoration of flower and foliage on textured background, with gorgeous partial gilt (gold-washed over solid silver) finish on the surface. Excellent condition and nicely housing in its original cobalt blue silk and velvet lined presentation box.
All the spoons bear magnificent array of hallmarks - it is almost a part of decoration - including Russian city mark of Moscow. Assayer mark of Nikolai Lukich Dubrovin dated 1830. Silversmith mark of 2 cyrillic letters. "84" Zolotniks mark corresponding to 875/1000 purity. French "Recense" mark, used in Paris since 1809. French Villeiard (Michal-Ange) mark of 2nd standard, which guarantees 800/1000 purity, used in Paris since 1819. Guaranteed mark of Paris.
Measurements & Condition
The spoons measure 5.6 inch (14.2 cm) long x 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide at bowl, 11.5 oz (327 grams)
The box measures 7.1 inch (18 cm) x 6.3 inch (16 cm) x 1.3 inch (3.2 cm)
Total weight of Box + Silver 19.5 oz (555 grams)
The Tea Spoons are in Excellent Estate Condition! Niello decoration and gilt finish is still vividly presented. The box is in good used condition with some minor age-related wears. Please refer the detail photos.
(Item Reference No.00530)
1830 Antique Imperial Russian 84 Gilt Silver 12 Tea Spoon Set w/Box Niello
Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt. The item must be in its original condition. We will issue a full refund on receipt, including the original delivery charge. The cost of returning the item to us is your responsibility.
Global shipping available! The price is including shipping and handling charges to worldwide destinations via International Registered Airmail. This item will be shipped from Israel.
