Lot 355
**First Time At Auction**
Eastern Europe, Russia, Imperial to Soviet Era, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. A collection of 6 Imperial era gilt silver spoons with beautiful cloisonne, and a later silver jar with cloisonne bird and tree motifs. The dainty sterling vessel rests on three granulated feet and the rounded body features a scalloped rim. The exterior is decorated with cloisonne cranes and flowering trees in blue and purple on a white ground. The spoons are more traditional styles of Russian silver and cloisonne. The three smallest are a matching set; teal blue enamel on the bowl verso with scrolling wire filigree, twisted handles with periwinkle and teal blue finials. The necks are stamped with assay marks "84" and indiscernible maker marks. The other three spoons are comprised in a similar style. One of the larger spoons has a kokoshnik mark on the neck and a faint marker mark. The last two spoons are matching with pastel shades and floral motifs withing rope and twist borders. Again, the maker marks on the neck are too faint to discern. Size largest spoon: 4.125" L x 0.8" W (10.5 cm x 2 cm); 87.6% silver; smallest spoon: 3.5" L x 0.6" W (8.9 cm x 1.5 cm); 84.8% silver; bowl: 1.65" Diameter x 1" H (4.2 cm x 2.5 cm); 93% silver; total weight of all: 97.6 grams.
Provenance: ex-collection of James Farmer, Maryland, USA, collected from major galleries and auction houses between 1995 and 2005
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#163645
- Condition: Bowl has areas of oxidation and heavy patina and indentations. Staining and discoloration to enamel. Chips and losses to enamel on base near feet. Spoons have chips and nicks to enamel and patina to gilt and silver areas. All marker and assay marks are faint and mostly indiscernible. Wonderful coloration on all.
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