Lot 74
  • 74

An assembled set of twelve gilded silver and niello spoons, Vasilii Semenov, Moscow, 1877/1878

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • gilded silver, niello, silk, velvet
  • Length 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
comprising six oval teaspoons and six circular spoons, the backs of the bowls with views of Moscow churches in niello, with twist handles and mitre finials, contained in original leather case of retailer Khlebnikov, 84 standard

Condition

the spoons with some small wear to gilding, the interior of the box with wear to velvet
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