a fine russian gilded silver and niello tea and coffee set, Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1874

comprising an oval Tray nielloed with a view of the Moscow kremlin, a circular Waste Bowl similarly decorated, a Coffee Pot, Teapot, Creamer and Covered Sugar Bowl, all nielloed with views of Moscow cathedrals, a set of six Teaspoons and a Caddy Shovel nielloed with Moscow views, a pair of Sugar Tongs, a Lemon Fork and a Straining Spoon, the borders of all pieces nielloed with stylized foliage. 16 pieces.