Antique Russian Imperial Silver Set of 12 Spoons by Ovchinnikov~ in Original Box

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Antique Russian Imperial Silver Set of 12 Spoons by Ovchinnikov~ in Original Box:
$3550.00

Unique Set of TwelveGorgeous19th Century Imperial Russian 84 Silver Spoons by Ovchinnikov in a Felt-lined Fitted Hinged Wooden an OriginalBox.

The each spoon is engraved with monogram in Cyrillic (Latin)lettersI think \"H\" or \"II\", B\" or \"E\" and \"C\" or symbol of the fish,belong to Russian Romanov Dynasty, dedicated possible the Catrinethe Great and Nicolas II ?Each spoon is hallmarked on stem with combined 84 standard and city mark - Moscow\" (1882-1899), \"Imperial warrant\" as well as silversmith hallmark \"Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov\". Measures: each spoon 8 1/2\" long x 1 3/4\" wide and eachweight is approximately 80g. Box measures 10 1/2\" long x 6\" wide x 2\" high. Total weight 3lbs. 3oz.Very good condition: generalwear,minor scratches. Ifyou have a questions please contact us.

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Reference:Pavel Akimov Ovchinikov - jeweller, silversmith, goldsmith, enameller, merchant, industrialist. Born in the family of a serf called Akim Ovchinnikov in the village of Otradnoe in Moscow Province (1830). Sent by Prince Dmitry Volkonsky to study in Moscow (1842), where he served as an apprentice in the jewellery workshop of his brother Andrei (1844–50). Emancipated from serfdom (1850) and married a woman called Marfa (1850). Opened his own workshop with his wife’s dowry of a thousand roubles (1851). Acquired his brother’s workshop and opened a factory on First Goncharny (Potters) Lane in Taganka (1853). Employed a staff of four hundred (1854) and six hundred craftsmen and apprentices (1855). Appointed official purveyor to the future Tsar Alexander III(1865), King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy (1873), Grand Duke Mikhail Nikolaevich(1878) and King Christian IX of Denmark (1888). Awarded the Légion d’honneur (1867) and the Order of the Iron Crown (1873). Founded a school for 130 goldsmiths and silversmiths (1871). Opened a factory and shops in St Petersburg at 35 Bolshaya Morskaya Street (1873) and the former premises of Sazikovat 29 Bolshaya Morskaya Street (1900). Member of the Moscow City Duma (1876–88). Died and buried at Kalitniki (Moneybags) Cemetery in Moscow (1888), where his work was continued by his sons Mikhail, Alexander, Pavel and Nikolai (1888–1917) and many others.