A Fabergé silver flatware service, Moscow, 1908-1917

comprising: twelve table knives, twelve fish knives, twelve knives, twelve dessert knives; twelve table spoons, twelve demi-tasse spoons, twelve dessert spoons, twelve coffee spoons; twelve table forks, twelve forks, twelve fish forks, twelve dessert forks; one soup ladle, one sauce ladle, one serving fork, one serving spoon, one serving knife, one cake slice, one fish slice, one flat serving spoon, one flat serving knife, one small serving knife and serving fork; the handles cast and chased with trophies of Plenty, 84 standard, in a large wood case fitted with four trays

Generally good condition, with surface scratches and wear to gilding consistent with age and some use. Please note: Five of the dessert spoons and two of the dessert forks are not original and are not Fabergé; they appear to be replacements casts. Please also note that 11 of the fish knives are marked for 1899-1908.
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