SPOON

Creator(s): Ivan Saltykov (Silversmith)

Currently in storage

About this object

Large spoon has an elaborate floral motif on the back of the bowl done in filigree enamel against a dotted gold ground. This has a border in turquoise enamel with a rinceau in gilt wire. Border has a series of dots in white enamel. handle has some enamel decoration and some twisted decoration.

Object name:

SPOON

Made from:

Silver gilt -- enamel

Made in:

Moscow, Russia

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

18.7 cm (7 3/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

15.73.1

Class:

ENAMEL

Signature marks:

MARK St. George and the Dragon, 84, NC

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973