Artisan Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
As typically found on Agafonov's wares, these spoons feature a lovely multicolour flower design embedded within a scrolled foliate motif.
The gradation of the enamel colours blending in with one another and the accented areas are very intricate and a testament to the high degree of enamelling artistry. The overall surface of the spoons is fully silver gilt (gold on top of solid silver) which creates a wonderful warm contrast with the vibrant enamel.
In spite of what could be a very bland and utilitarian item, such spoons have been decorated and treated as an object of vertu and almost jewellery-like. Each 'cloison' (the compartment between the twist rope borders) has been meticulously crafted from a fine twisted silver wire and filled immaculately.
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 spoon is hallmarked with matching marks, 84 Kokoshnik with the delta symbol for Moscow and the maker's mark which is indistinct but likely for Vasily Agafonov "BA".
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SIZE
Size (cm) L:9.5cm W:2cm
Size (inches) L:3.74 W:0.78
Weight: 30 grams (0.96 Troy oz) the pair.
CONDITION
Great Condition - The spoon is in great antique condition, with no major damage or issues. Some minor enamel loss particularly in the terminal of the handles 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.
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Artisan Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Pair of Spoons Cloisonne Enamel Flower Motif - Moscow C.1910 Vasily Agafonov
