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1850s Silver Dessert Service for 12 Settings

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique silver dessert service for 12 persons; an addition to our dining silverware collection Each piece of this impressive Russian dessert service has been crafted in the Fiddle pattern and features a rounded heel to the posterior surface of each spoon bowl. The interior surface of each fork and spoon handle is plain and unembellished. The handle to each dessert knife is ornamented with a paralleling thread decorated border and retains the original hallmarked solid silver blade, featuring a rounded terminal. The hallmarks to each piece of this antique Russian silver service include: Maker's mark: CT (Untraced) Vendor's mark: N&P (William Plinke and Konstantin Nichols) Assay mark: A.M 1852 (Untraced) Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks**) City mark: St Petersburg This antique Russian silver cutlery is supplied in felt rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. Russian services such as this are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. 84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or .875 standard silver Condition This antique Russian dessert service is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Russian hallmarks to the surface of each knife blade are clear in keeping with age and location. The hallmarks struck to the reverse of each fork and spoon handle are very clear. Dimensions Length of dessert knife 20.8 cm/ 8.2" Length of dessert fork 17 cm/ 6.7" Length of dessert spoon 17.7 cm/ 7" Total weight 65.3 troy ounces/2032g Maker: Untraced Maker's Marks Date: 1852 Origin: St Petersburg, Russia Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique silverware.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.2 in (20.83 cm)Diameter: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1852
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A95211stDibs: LU1200225378252
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