Five Pieces of Russian .84 Silver-gilt and Niello Tableware

Description:

Five Pieces of Russian .84 Silver-gilt and Niello Tableware, a three-piece dining set in a fitted case, Vologda, c. 1843, maker's mark in Cyrillic "FVG," assayer mark in Cyrillic "VS," spoon and fork with figural niello scene to reverse, knife lg. 10 1/2; and a fork and knife set, with worn marks, c. 1860, with a crowned monogram to stem, knife lg. 11 in.
Estimate $600-800

Three-piece set- in good overall condition with only very minor losses to gilding (case with extensive damage- wear throughout, lid broken, abrasions and losses throughout). Fork and knife set- with scattered minor losses to gilding and niello, knife blade sharpened numerous times.


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