Lot 95
  • 95

A Set of Twelve Russian Gilded Silver and Shaded Enamel Teaspoons, Vasilii Andreev, Moscow, circa 1900

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • with fitted box from retailer Hammer Galleries, New York
  • Gilded silver, enamel
  • Length of spoons 5 1/8 in.
  • 13 cm
the backs of the bowls enameled with brightly colored, stylized blossoms against a stippled gilt ground, the ends of the handles and finials enameled in geometric patterns in white, turquoise and navy blue

Provenance

Hammer Galleries, New York

Condition

overall good condition; with some minor enamel losses
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