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SET of RUSSIAN SILVER ENAMEL SPOONS,
A set of five Russian gilt-silver spoons enameled with stunning geometric patterns in brown, green, blue, and white shades, crafted using the cloisonne technique. These spoons feature twisted handles, and their tips are also adorned with cloisonne enamel patterns.
HALLMARKS: '88' Silver mark, Kokoshnik, 'F.R'. in Cyrillic for Fedor Ruckert.
CONDITION: Overall condition is good. For further details, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. By descent through a THIRD generation Russian emigree family, New York, USA; 2. Antique Arena Inc, Brooklyn, NY, USA, March 27, 2021 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Reputable International Online Auction, USA - this item sold for $2,000 (the winner will receive this information and a screenshot); 4. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please save this page). History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
DIMENSIONS: 5 inches (13 cm). Weight: 119 grams.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $5,000 - $7,000 (significantly lower than today's market price). You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a unique item for your collection - over the years it will only INCREASE in price.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, Russian silver spoons made by Fedor Ruckert were sold on Live Auctioneers, Christie's, and Sotheby's for $4,000 (ONE spoon), $11,500, $12,150, and $14,000 (ONE spoon). Please refer to the screenshots for further details (please note: the international currency was converted to USD at the time the item was sold). Today, prices have risen significantly compared to 5–10 years ago, and even more so when compared to 20 years ago.
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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. 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. If a lifetime warranty is provided for the authenticity of a specific item, it means the item was manufactured during the described period. This warranty is not a printed certificate of authenticity; instead, it reflects our professional assessment that the item is original and was crafted during the stated historical period.

Feodor RUCKERT: One of the greatest names in enameled silver is that of Feodor Ruckert, whose silver gilt, shaded and matte black enamel punchbowl and ladle of about 1910 represent the imaginative and virtuosic aspects of his work (see cover). Alive with vivid depictions of bears, convivial warriors, maidens, and hoary sages whose enameled features are further enlivened by the three-dimensional effects of repousse surfaces, the punchbowl embodies the haunting nostalgia for a Russian Neverland that was so much a part of late nineteenth-century aristocratic culture. Ruckert was active from before 1890, and though he sold most of his work through FABERGÉ, he also sold directly to clients, and through other firms.

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