A set of twelve late-19th century Russian silver-gilt and enamel teaspoons

A set of twelve late-19th century Russian silver-gilt and enamel teaspoons,

by Johann Victor Aarne, assay master A. Skovronsky, Moscow 1895,

the reverse of the fig-shaped bowls with vari-coloured enamel decoration on a matted background with wire-work borders, tapering faceted handle with enamel decoration, in a fitted case, retailed by Javsohn, Riga, length 10.8cm, approx. weight 5.8oz. (12)

Johann Victor Aarne (1863-1934) worked for Fabergé from 1880-1890.

Provenance:

Sold by direction of the executors of the late Sylvia Quance. From the collection of Gordon W Quance.

Purchased from The Thatched House Antiques, Sutton Coldfield, 21 January 1980.