Lot 510
  • 510

A Silver-gilt and Champlevé Enamel Spoon, Ivan Saltykov, Moscow, 1899-1908

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • length: 19cm, 7 1/2 in.
the underside of the bowl finely painted with flowers, the bowl engraved with Cyrillic initials ENN, the faceted handle enamelled with geometric motifs, scratched inventory number 7871, 84 standard 

Condition

Very minor chip to the top left flower and a further chip to the enamel on one of the facets of the finial. Very minor dents and surface scratches to the silver consistent with age.
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