Niello Silver - Tea spoon (3) - Moscow Mid-20th century

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Set of three Russian silver teaspoons with niello decoration from Moscow, 875 fineness, mid-20th century, each 14.5 cm long and weighing a total of 70 g, in good condition with minor age-related signs.

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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
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
Russia
Manufacturer/brand
Niello Silver
Material
Moscow Mid-20th century
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
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