Russian Silver - Tea spoon (3) - Niello Decoration – Moscow
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A set of three mid-20th-century Russian silver niello spoons from Moscow, 14.5 cm long, total weight 70 g, 875 fineness, in good condition with minor age-related traces.
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A finely crafted set of three Russian silver teaspoons with traditional niello (black silver inlay) decoration.
The spoons are richly adorned with classic Russian floral and scroll motifs, reflecting the refined craftsmanship and artistic heritage of Russian silversmiths.
Each piece was made in Moscow and bears the 875 silver fineness mark according to Russian standards.
Produced during the mid-20th century, at a time when Russian workshops continued the great niello and decorative traditions of earlier Imperial craftsmanship within the Soviet period.
Material: solid silver (875)
Decoration: niello (black inlay work)
Origin: Moscow, Russia
Period: mid-20th century
Length: 14.5 cm
Total weight: 70 grams
Condition: very good, with minor age-related traces; niello decoration sharp and well-preserved
Note:
A fine example of the Russian niello technique, combining elegant traditional ornamentation with precise mid-century silversmithing.
Shipping:
Carefully packed and shipped with international tracking.
A finely crafted set of three Russian silver teaspoons with traditional niello (black silver inlay) decoration.
The spoons are richly adorned with classic Russian floral and scroll motifs, reflecting the refined craftsmanship and artistic heritage of Russian silversmiths.
Each piece was made in Moscow and bears the 875 silver fineness mark according to Russian standards.
Produced during the mid-20th century, at a time when Russian workshops continued the great niello and decorative traditions of earlier Imperial craftsmanship within the Soviet period.
Material: solid silver (875)
Decoration: niello (black inlay work)
Origin: Moscow, Russia
Period: mid-20th century
Length: 14.5 cm
Total weight: 70 grams
Condition: very good, with minor age-related traces; niello decoration sharp and well-preserved
Note:
A fine example of the Russian niello technique, combining elegant traditional ornamentation with precise mid-century silversmithing.
Shipping:
Carefully packed and shipped with international tracking.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
70 g
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
Russia
Manufacturer/ Brand
Russian Silver
Material
Niello Decoration – Moscow
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14.5 cm
Width
1.5 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Estimated Period
mid-20th century
