Spoon - .875 (84 Zolotniki) silver - Russian Caviar Server

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Imperial Russian caviar serving shovel in solid 84 zolotnik (.875) silver, Moscow assay marks, made in Moscow in 1877 by Ivan Alekseevich Merkov, weight 80 g, dimensions 19 cm high by 5 cm wide.

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Finely crafted Imperial Russian silver serving shovel, likely for caviar or butter.
Solid 84 zolotnik (.875) silver with crisp Moscow assay marks.

Maker: Ivan Alekseevich Merkov (ИАМ)
Assayer: Viktor Savinkov (ВС)
City: Moscow
Year: 1877
Standard: 84 zolotnik (.875 silver)
Weight: 80 g

Clearly legible hallmarks: maker ИАМ, assayer ВС / 1877, Moscow (St George and dragon) and 84 standard.
Excellent condition — no dents or repairs, only minimal surface wear consistent with age.

Beautiful example of late-Imperial Russian silver from a respected Moscow workshop, with deep, well-struck marks typical of the period.

Finely crafted Imperial Russian silver serving shovel, likely for caviar or butter.
Solid 84 zolotnik (.875) silver with crisp Moscow assay marks.

Maker: Ivan Alekseevich Merkov (ИАМ)
Assayer: Viktor Savinkov (ВС)
City: Moscow
Year: 1877
Standard: 84 zolotnik (.875 silver)
Weight: 80 g

Clearly legible hallmarks: maker ИАМ, assayer ВС / 1877, Moscow (St George and dragon) and 84 standard.
Excellent condition — no dents or repairs, only minimal surface wear consistent with age.

Beautiful example of late-Imperial Russian silver from a respected Moscow workshop, with deep, well-struck marks typical of the period.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
80 g
Silver type
.875 (84 Zolotniki) silver
Specific region of origin
Moscow
Title additional information
Russian Caviar Server
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Belgium
Material
Silver
Style
Antique
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
19 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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