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Set of 12 forks and 12 knives in 84 zolotniks silver
(875 th…
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208
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Set of 12 forks and 12 knives in 84 zolotniks silver
(875 th…
See original version (French)
Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Set of 12 forks and 12 knives in 84 zolotniks silver
(875 thousandths), the handles decorated with rocaille and acanthus leaves in the Louis XV style. Good condition.
Moscow, 1845 and St Petersburg, 1908-1917.
Goldsmiths: SAZYKOV with mark of Supplier to the Imperial Court, "AA" and "PS" in Cyrillic.
L. 19.5 (fork); L. 21 cm (knife). Total weight: 1416.3 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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