18c ANTIQUE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL 84\" STERLING SILVER CLOISONNE ENAMEL SPOON

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18c ANTIQUE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL 84\" STERLING SILVER CLOISONNE ENAMEL SPOON:
$169.99

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18c ANTIQUE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL 84\"STERLING SILVER CLOISONNE ENAMEL SPOON

Description:AntiqueRussian silver gilt and cloisonné enamel spoon, 1908-1917. The fig-shape bowldecorated in a scrolling multi-color floral and foliate motif against a mottledbeige ground, accented silver gilt coils on a blue ground and waves of olivegreen enamel. Traditional twist handle terminates in an enamel crown-shapefinial.

Circa:1908-1917

Dimensions:Length: 4 1/2\" (11.4 cm).

Weight:16 gram

ImperialRussian Silver probe: 84\"

Cloisonné is another technique used on enamel spoons. Cloisonné is a processfirst developed by the Chinese in which thin wire is applied to the surface ofthe spoon, creating cells of various shapes; the enamel is then applied to thespaces between the cells. This technique is also highly labor intensive, and asa result many western and Russian artisans have abandoned this technique.
The collecting of antique silver spoons has long been a prized hobby of manycollectors. What joy and satisfaction the collector receives when searching,and finally finding, that one unique and perfect antique silver spoon to add tothe collection. The spoon as a tool dates back to as early as the prehistoricperiod. The Bible mentions giving gifts of gold spoons, and most early silverspoons were used for religious and ceremonial purposes.
Silver spoons became an avenue of artistic and individual expression. Etiquettedemanded a different type of utensil for every food item, and spoons for everytime and every reason began to increase throughout the 19th century. Silversalt spoons, silver snuff spoons, silver salt and pepper spoons, silver teaspoons. Not only are antique silver spoons useful and valuable as personal collectibles,they have historically been a top of the line gift item to commemorate specialfamily occasions or gifted as a family heirloom handed down from generation togeneration. For this reason, spoons have long been considered a prizedpossession, allowing the survival of many spoons and a virtual playground forantique spoon collectors. Antique silver spoons have not only proved to berewarding collector\'s items, but continue to delight and amuse the avidcollector.

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18c ANTIQUE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL 84\" STERLING SILVER CLOISONNE ENAMEL SPOON:
$169.99