A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel tea service, Ivan Saltykov, Moscow, retailed by Ovchinnikov, 1895

comprising a tea pot, covered sugar bowl, cream jug, sugar scoop, tea strainer, lemon fork and tongs, the surfaces enamelled with shaded flower scrolls on stippled grounds, mother of pearl insulators and knops, 84 standard, in Ovchinnikov wood box, the lid applied with a plaque engraved with Latin monogram RES

Christie's London, 27th November 1991, lot 69
Christie's London, 17th December 1998, lot 150

Excellent condition. The gilding very slightly worn in places, particularly to the scoop, strainer, fork and tongs handles. The box possibly refurbished.
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For another tea service by Saltykov retailed by Ovchinnikov, please see Christie's London, 1 June 2015, lot 334.