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SCOOP FROM A TEA SERVICE

Creator(s): Fabergé (Firm) , First Artel (Maker)

Currently in storage


About this object

The service includes a samovar with tray, a teapot, strainer, sugar bowl with tongs and scoop, creamer, hot water pot, lemon fork, cup-emptying bowl and 12 teaspoons. The larger pieces have supports on lion's feet with winged lion's heads at the top. The moldings and borders are decorated with laurel leaves, berries and beading. The smaller pieces have only beaded edges.

Object name:
SCOOP FROM A TEA SERVICE
Made from:
Silver
Made in:
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Date made:
1908-1909
Size:
8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
12.379.10
Class:
SILVER
Signature marks:
MARK 88 silver standard; on handle: kokoshnik facing right for 1908-1917; Faberge in Cyrillic with Imperial Warrant; 88 silver standard; ICA for First Silver Artel [On exterior of bowl]
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973