AUCTION 32: APRIL 2022 DECORATIVE AND FINE ART SALE

A RUSSIAN SILVER AND NIELLO CASED EGOIST CUTLERY SET

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Start price: $250

Estimated price: $350 - $450

Buyer's premium:

Russian Imperial cutlery set made of gilded silver. Handles, as well as the outer side of the spoon and fork, are decorated with skilfully hand-engraved and nielloed floral patterns. The blade of the knife is also engraved: "C.A. Naple, St. Petersburg." The set is presented in its authentic fitted case with a red velvet cushion. Hallmarks: 84 silver standard, the Cyrillic maker’s mark "E.Ya", St. George for Moscow, and other Russian hallmarks. Weight: 4.5 oz., 128 gr.

Dimensions: L: (longest, knife) 7 7/8 in., (20 cm.)

Condition: Very good, original case.