Wonderful prestigious gift!
ANTIQUE RUSSIAN SILVER and CLOISONNE ENAMEL SPOON from SOTHEBY's
Beautiful Russian Silver and Guilloche Enamel Spoon from the 19th Century, marked. The pear-shaped bowl is enameled with varicolored scrolling foliage on a gilt stippled ground, and it features a spiral-twist stem. This rare item comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY.
HALLMARKS: '84' for silver content and 'DN' in Cyrillic for famous Russian silver master Dmitri Nikoliaev.
PROVENANCE: 1. Property from a Distinguished Private Collection. The item is obtained from SOTHEBY's - please see the red label; 2. Doyle Auction, New York, USA, May 19, 2021 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please save this page). History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
CONDITION: Overall condition is good. For further information, please refer to the pictures.
DIMENSIONS: 4 1/2 inches (11 cm). Weight: 22 grams.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $700 - $3,000 (significantly lower than today's market price). You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a rare item for your collection, and over the years, its price will only INCREASE.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, Russian silver and Guilloche Enamel spoons were sold on Live Auctioneers and Christie's for $1,700 (16 years ago), $3,700 (8 years ago), $11,500 (16 years ago), and $14,000 (11 years ago) - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
WARRANTY: The buyer has 3 days to inspect items for originality, valued at up to $5,000, and 5 days for items valued at $5,000 or more. Items can be returned to the seller for a refund; please refer to the Terms for more details.
NO RESERVE: Most of the auctioned items have NO reserve price or have reserve prices set at incredibly low levels, typically ranging from 30-40% of the low estimate price.
PAYMENT: Payment can be made with a Credit Card, Zelle, PayPal (for international bidders), Wire Transfer, Wise, Check, or Money Order. You can also suggest other methods of payment. Canadian winners can make payments to a Canadian Bank in CAD via Check, Money Order, Wire Transfer, or Interac e-Transfer.
PAY in PARTS - HOW it WORKS: You can pay for any item over a period of 3-6 months. To get started, please make a 10% deposit, and the item will be reserved for you. Ten percent means - if you won an item for $550, your minimum first payment equals $55. Simply make the deposit using any method listed on the invoice. The remaining balance can be paid in installments over up to 6 months at your convenience. The items will be sent to you once the full payment is made. NO interest will be added during that period. Over the past few years, many people have found this option to be very HELPFUL. Even PayPal RECENTLY added the possibility to 'Pay in Parts' (please note: we have been using it for a few years!). Pay in Parts gives you more convenient ways to pay for the items you love. Here are the Two EASIEST Payment Methods:
1. Send us a checks for any amount with a monthly payment as part of the whole amount, and we will cash it month by month. You don't need to worry about remembering your installment payments - we will handle it for you.
2. Alternatively, we can charge your credit card monthly. Again, you don't need to worry about remembering your installment payments - we will handle it for you.
FREE SHIPPING: For items valued at $5,000 or more, domestic shipping is FREE. Additionally, buyers who are satisfied with our service and leave a 5-star rating will receive FREE domestic shipping for ONE YEAR!
NEW BIDDERs: We welcome new bidders and will ship items according to your instructions. Also, please don’t worry - we ship items worldwide. If you need to increase your bid limit, please contact us.
PLEASE NOTE: If you want to buy this item, please make a bid now. Any offer is welcome. Lots that do NOT have any bids or have only ONE bid on them will be CLOSED three days before the auction starts and will not be included in it. Currently, there are 700+ items available for preview, but there will be ONLY 400 items in the Live Auction. Please bid NOW.
PRE-AUCTION SALES: We reserve the right to sell any lot through a negotiated transaction at any time prior to the conclusion of the auction. All pre-auction purchases will be insured and shipped for FREE on the same day via Express Post. Please contact us to submit a pre-auction offer.

LIFETIME WARRANTY is provided for the authenticity of this particular item, which was manufactured during the described period.
BEST INVESTMENT: If you are an individual or an investment company concerned about preserving your capital in these uncertain times, items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY are the best way to do so. Consider this: traditional banks typically offer annual returns of 1-3% on your funds, while inflation exceeds 5%. In contrast, collectible items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY can yield a minimum profit of 30-50% per year - with no associated risks. Some of our items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY have the potential to generate immediate profits of 100% or even more! By the way, our estimated price is much lower than the market price for this item now. Please explore our "HISTORY of SALES" section and look at the screenshots for samples of similar items sold at renowned auctions, such as Sotheby's, Christie's, Live Auctioneers, eBay, and more. The choice is YOURS.

HERITAGE: For those thinking about their children and grandchildren. You’ve worked hard and accumulated cash savings, which is great, but the situation is more complex - please take a moment to consider this. Annual inflation erodes the value of cash, while valuable collectibles tend to appreciate each year. Please take a look at our items that come with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. Additionally, if you'd like, we can include a printable version of the item description in the package. This could be very helpful for you, as well as your relatives and friends.

SILVER AGE: From the mid-19th century to the early 20th, Russian art of all kinds experienced a renaissance that is known as the Silver Age. Russian artisans were inspired by the Gothic, the Moresque, chinoiserie, the Baroque, the Rococo. all ornate styles replete with scrolling vines and flourishing arches. They combined this with the bright colors and rich ornament of Old Russian applied art to create a unique style.

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