Lot 567
  • 567

A set of twelve silver-gilt and enamel spoons, Antip Kuzmichev, Moscow, circa 1880

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver, gold, enamel
  • length 11.2cm, 4 3/8 in.
the bowls with polychrome plique-à-jour foliage within cloisonné scrolls and strapwork, the handles with white-dotted leaf trails, the terminals of six engraved with initial K, six with S (Latin), within turquoise-coloured borders, 84 standard

Condition

Excellent condition. The spoons are in a case, possibly associated. The underside with a paper label 'E. L. Vietor / Hofsilberwaarenfabrik / Darmstadt.'
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