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SPOON (ONE OF TWELVE)

Creator(s): Nikolai Alekseev (Maker)

Currently in storage


About this object

Backs of bowls have motifs of stylized flowers in the 17th century Russian manner in filigree enamel against a matt gilt ground. Handles have also floral designs in enamel. Colors are red, green, blue, pale blue, rose, cream and turquoise. In bottom of each spoon bowl is engraved L.

Object name:
SPOON (ONE OF TWELVE)
Made from:
Silver gilt -- enamel
Made in:
Moscow, Russia
Date made:
1906-1916
Size:
12.3 cm (4 7/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
15.87.7
Class:
ENAMEL
Signature marks:
MARK; MONOGRAM kokoshnik, AA, kokoshnik, 88, HA; L
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973