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Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Pair of Spoons with Cloisonne Enamel - Vasily Agafonov C.1882-1899
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Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Pair of Spoons with Cloisonne Enamel - Vasily Agafonov C.1882-1899

19th century
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Description

We are delighted to offer this beautiful pair of antique Imperial Russian solid silver enamel spoons made in Moscow c.1882-1899 with marks for Vasily Agafonov.

This pair is of a larger size than a normal pair of enamelled Russian spoons (larger than a teaspoon and smaller than a serving spoon) and as a result is immediately impressionable even upon a quick glance.

The magnificent cloisonne-work is typical of fine 19th c. Russian silver enamelware and its generous proportions allow the spoons to be embellished plentifully.

In spite of what could be a very bland and utilitarian item, such spoons have been decorated and treated as an object of vertu to display a high degree of craftsmanship, artistry and design.

Such contrast and artistic juxtaposition between utility and ornamentation is particularly delightful on these pieces and serve as such a wonderful aesthetic contrast in interior settings among other silverware or as a highlighting piece on a table. The colourful enamel and delicacy are almost jewel-like and would also gracefully compliment jewellery collections.

The bowl and terminals have been gorgeously enamelled with a range of vivid colours, each immaculately filled in each 'cloison' (the compartment between the twist rope borders) shaped as various scrolls and foliate motifs. The stem of the spoon features a lovely writhen/twisted design and the bowl of the spoon has a beautiful light 'lemon' gilt tone.

Overall, the quality feel in hand, the intricate silverwork and the colourful enamelling are delightful and make for both a splendid collectable and display piece of fine 19th c. Russian silverware.

Both spoons are marked with matching hallmarks for Vasily Agafonov, 84 Zolotnik silver standard and the combined Moscow mark indicating its assaying c.1882-1899.

*Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the title item only.

SIZE

Size (cm) L:16cm W:3.8cm

Size (inches) L:6.29 W:1.49

Weight: 85 grams the pair (2.73 Troy oz) total.

CONDITION

Good Condition - The pair is in good antique condition, with no major damage or issues. Some very minor enamel loss in the terminal of the handles, gliding wear and some light surface wear commensurate with age - mentioned for accuracy (last photo).

We aim to overemphasize and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.

Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.

FREE SHIPPING

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.

*All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques.

*Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

- Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) -

Declaration

Artisan Antiques has dated these Russian Silver Cloisonne Spoons to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1065060
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Description
We are delighted to offer this beautiful pair of antique Imperial Russian solid silver enamel spoons made in Moscow c.1882-1899 with marks for Vasily Agafonov.

This pair is of a larger size than a normal pair of enamelled Russian spoons (larger than a teaspoon and smaller than a serving spoon) and as a result is immediately impressionable even upon a quick glance.

The magnificent cloisonne-work is typical of fine 19th c.

“
Russian silver enamelware and its generous proportions allow the spoons to be embellished plentifully.
Artisan Antiques
fig 1. A pair of late nineteenth century Russian solid silver spoons featuring floral cloisonne enamel in turquoise, blue, red, and white on gilded teardrop bowls with twisted handles.
fig 1. Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Pair of Spoons with Cloisonne Enamel - Vasily Agafonov C.1882-1899

In spite of what could be a very bland and utilitarian item, such spoons have been decorated and treated as an object of vertu to display a high degree of craftsmanship, artistry and design.

Such contrast and artistic juxtaposition between utility and ornamentation is particularly delightful on these pieces and serve as such a wonderful aesthetic contrast in interior settings among other silverware or as a highlighting piece on a table. The colourful enamel and delicacy are almost jewel-like and would also gracefully compliment jewellery collections.

fig 2. A pair of late nineteenth century Russian solid silver spoons featuring floral cloisonne enamel in turquoise, blue, red, and white on gilded teardrop bowls with twisted handles.
fig 2. Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Pair of Spoons with Cloisonne Enamel - Vasily Agafonov C.1882-1899

The bowl and terminals have been gorgeously enamelled with a range of vivid colours, each immaculately filled in each 'cloison' (the compartment between the twist rope borders) shaped as various scrolls and foliate motifs. The stem of the spoon features a lovely writhen/twisted design and the bowl of the spoon has a beautiful light 'lemon' gilt tone.

fig 3. A pair of late nineteenth century Russian solid silver spoons featuring floral cloisonne enamel in turquoise, blue, red, and white on gilded teardrop bowls with twisted handles.
fig 3. Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Pair of Spoons with Cloisonne Enamel - Vasily Agafonov C.1882-1899

Overall, the quality feel in hand, the intricate silverwork and the colourful enamelling are delightful and make for both a splendid collectable and display piece of fine 19th c. Russian silverware.

Both spoons are marked with matching hallmarks for Vasily Agafonov, 84 Zolotnik silver standard and the combined Moscow mark indicating its assaying c.1882-1899.

fig 4. A pair of late nineteenth century Russian solid silver spoons featuring floral cloisonne enamel in turquoise, blue, red, and white on gilded teardrop bowls with twisted handles.
fig 4. Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Pair of Spoons with Cloisonne Enamel - Vasily Agafonov C.1882-1899

Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the title item only.

SIZE

Size (cm) L:16cm W:3.8cm

Size (inches) L:6.29 W:1.49

Weight: 85 grams the pair (2.73 Troy oz) total.

fig 5. A pair of late nineteenth century Russian solid silver spoons featuring floral cloisonne enamel in turquoise, blue, red, and white on gilded teardrop bowls with twisted handles.
fig 5. Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Pair of Spoons with Cloisonne Enamel - Vasily Agafonov C.1882-1899

CONDITION

Good Condition - The pair is in good antique condition, with no major damage or issues. Some very minor enamel loss in the terminal of the handles, gliding wear and some light surface wear commensurate with age - mentioned for accuracy (last photo).

fig 6. A pair of late nineteenth century Russian solid silver spoons featuring floral cloisonne enamel in turquoise, blue, red, and white on gilded teardrop bowls with twisted handles.
fig 6. Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Pair of Spoons with Cloisonne Enamel - Vasily Agafonov C.1882-1899

We aim to overemphasize and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.

Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.

fig 7. A pair of late nineteenth century Russian solid silver spoons featuring floral cloisonne enamel in turquoise, blue, red, and white on gilded teardrop bowls with twisted handles.
fig 7. Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Pair of Spoons with Cloisonne Enamel - Vasily Agafonov C.1882-1899

FREE SHIPPING

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.

fig 8. A pair of late nineteenth century Russian solid silver spoons featuring floral cloisonne enamel in turquoise, blue, red, and white on gilded teardrop bowls with twisted handles.
fig 8. Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Pair of Spoons with Cloisonne Enamel - Vasily Agafonov C.1882-1899

All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques.

Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) -

Date of Manufacture

Artisan Antiques has dated these Russian Silver Cloisonne Spoons to the 19th Century.

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Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Pair of Spoons with Cloisonne Enamel - Vasily Agafonov C.1882-1899

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A pair of late nineteenth century Russian solid silver spoons featuring floral cloisonne enamel in turquoise, blue, red, and white on gilded teardrop bowls with twisted handles.
Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Pair of Spoons with Cloisonne Enamel - Vasily Agafonov c.1882-1899
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Imperial Russian cloisonne enamel silver, prominent in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, features wirework cells filled with coloured vitreous enamels over silver-gilt grounds. Silversmiths created decorative items combining traditional Slavic foliage motifs with refined enamelling techniques.

Craftsmen soldered thin silver wires onto a cast silver body to form decorative compartments, known as cloisons. Vitreous enamel powder was applied into these cells and fired multiple times at high temperatures before polishing and gilding.

Authentic Russian silver features official zolotnik purity punch marks, such as 84 zolotniks, alongside maker marks and town marks. The enamel work displays precise wirework and uniform surface finish consistent with late nineteenth-century workshops.

These decorative pieces are suited to glass display cabinets, mounted within custom shadow boxes, or placed atop velvet-lined trays on a sideboard to present their detailed enamelling.

Clean gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid chemical cleaners, water immersion, or abrasive polishes that could damage the vitreous enamel or erode the gilded finish.
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