Fine Silver - 24th October 2017
Lot 250
A fine Russian silver-gilt niello work and gem set spoon
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £950
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Description
A fine Russian silver-gilt niello work and gem set spoon,
possibly by Alexander Kordes, assay master Nikolay Dubrovin, Moscow 1834,
the reverse of the bowl with a firebird and foliate decoration on a matted background, the tapering handle set with turquoise cabochons, length 17.5cm, plus a set of six silver-gilt and niello work teaspoons, the reverse of the bowls with architectural scenes, and two further spoons, approx. weight 6.5oz.