A set of twelve Russian parcel-gilt coffee spoons with spiral-twist stems and baluster terminals, the reverses of the fig-shaped gilt-lined bowls engraved with names and dates and applied with rampant lions, in a fitted case. (12) | Christie's

Sale 4261

Old and Modern Silver

London, South Kensington

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30 April 1991

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Lot 134

A set of twelve Russian parcel-gilt coffee spoons with spiral-twist stems and baluster terminals, the reverses of the fig-shaped gilt-lined bowls engraved with names and dates and applied with rampant lions, in a fitted case. (12)

Price realised

GBP 198

Estimate

GBP 200 - GBP 240

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A set of twelve Russian parcel-gilt coffee spoons with spiral-twist stems and baluster terminals, the reverses of the fig-shaped gilt-lined bowls engraved with names and dates and applied with rampant lions, in a fitted case. (12)
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