Lot 375
  • 375

A SET OF FOUR SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SPOONS, VARIOUS MAKERS, MOSCOW AND ST PETERSBURG, 1888-1917 |

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • length 18.5cm, 7 1/4 in.
two with polychrome enamel flowers on gilt stippled grounds within white beaded borders, both with indistinctmaker's marks, 84 standard, one with decorative blue scrolls on opaque light-blue grounds, struck with the maker's mark M.Ya and Grachev in Cyrillic, 84 standard, one enamelled with flowers and leaves in shades of green, with cloison scrolls and geometric motifs, struck with workmaster's initials I.Zh (Cyrillic), 84 standard

Condition

Two of the spoons with small areas of enamel loss, in a few parts to the metal; with some minor areas of restoration on three of the spoons.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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