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Lot of 84 zolotnik silver (875 thousandths) comprising a nap…
See original version (French)
207
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Lot of 84 zolotnik silver (875 thousandths) comprising a nap…
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
Lot of 84 zolotnik silver
(875 thousandths) comprising a napkin ring, a liqueur glass and a spoon, decorated with flowers in the Art Nouveau style, the back of the spoon engraved "From Tata 1916". Minor knocks.
Moscow, 1899-1917.
Various silversmiths.
H. 8 cm; H. 4 cm; W. 15.5 cm. Total weight: 76.8 g.
Provenance
- Given by Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia (1878-1918) to Serge Benett and Edith Benett, née Rata (1882-?), respectively riding instructor and governess to the Grand Duke during his exile in England between 1912 and 1914.
- The estate then passed to their daughter, Mary Benett (1916-1983).
- Then by descent.
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