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FABERGE - RUSSIAN SILVER FLATWARE SET, 1896
This lovely set includes a silver table spoon, fork, and knife, each adorned with a script monogram 'AV' in Cyrillic, which stands for Antonie Volkoff, the former Consul General of the Imperial Russian Government in Chicago, USA during the 1910s. When you touch and hold a piece of Faberge sterling, you experience something truly exceptional. It not only connects you to the era of the czars but also to an even more ancient ancestry, representing the opulence of imperial courts throughout history.
This extremely rare lot comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. If you're concerned about your INVESTMENT, this item is an excellent choice. It is also a Very Prestigious Gift for any Occasion.
HALLMARKS: Russian hallmarks on the handle, '84' standard silver and 'K.FABERGE' in Cyrillic.
ASSAYER: 'AA' in Cyrillic for Anatoliy Apollonovich Artsibashev, 1896 and 'LO' in Cyrillic for Lev Fridrikhovitch Oleks, 1896.
REFERENCE: M.M.Postnikova-Loseva, Gold and Silver Production, Hallmarks, 15th-20th Centuries. Moscow, 1995, #2122, #2125.
PROVENANCE: 1. The estate of Antonie Volkoff, former Consul General of the Imperial Russian Government in Chicago in the 1910's. 2. Eldred's, East Dennis, MA, USA, July 26, 2022 (a screenshot will be provided to the winner). 3. A reputable international online auction in the USA sold this item for $6,500 (a screenshot will be provided to the winner). 4. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please save this page). The history of sale is very important for serious collectors.
ESTIMATED PRICE: The current market price for this item is $7,000–$8,000 (and possibly higher—please refer to the 'Provenance' and ‘History of Sales’ sections).
However, for some reason, we are NOW offering it for $3,500–$4,000 for a Limited Time Only. Please note that this item was Recently Sold for $6,500; a screenshot will be provided to the successful buyer. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a rare item at a Great Price and make a Strong Investment. Please place your bid NOW.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, the set of silver spoons, forks and knifes were sold on LiveAuctioneers and Sotheby's for $9,000 (8 years ago), $10,625 (9 years ago), $16,000 (8 years ago), and $30,000 (11 years ago), underscoring the rarity, historical significance, and growing collector interest in these exceptionally scarce artifacts. 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.
WARRANTY: This item qualifies for unconditional return. The buyer has 10 days from the date of sale to inspect items valued up to $5,000, and 15 days for items valued at $5,000 or more, to assess originality. The item may be returned to the seller for a refund - please refer to the Terms for full details. The buyer is responsible for return shipping.
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CONDITION: Very good condition for its age. For further details, please refer to the pictures.
LARGE SIZE: Knife: L. 8 inches (20.5 cm). Spoon: L. 8 1/4 inches (21 cm). Fork: 8 1/4 inches (21 cm). Total weight: 232 grams.

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, LiveAuctioneers, 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.

KARL FABERGE: Peter Karl Faberge was born into a German-Baltic family of jewellers and took over the family's jewelry shop in 1872. Besides working as a jeweller he also worked at the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, where he cataloged the jewelry collection together with his brother. Faberge obtained his breakthrough with the now world-famous Faberge eggs; the first egg was awarded a gold medal by the Russian Emperor Alexander III. Henceforth, numerous masterpieces were created, many commissioned by the royal family. The Russian Revolution ended Faberge's business, but today his creations remain highly sought after by collectors. The ornate eggs fetch several million euros on the international auction market.

WIKIPEDIA: WHY is it BENEFICIAL to EAT from SILVER UTENSILS?: If a set of silverware is used when eating, the human body becomes less susceptible to colds and viruses. The action of silver ions is in some ways identical to antibiotics, but silver, unlike them, does not destroy beneficial microflora. While the plague was raging in European countries in the Middle Ages, those who ate from such dishes remained unharmed. In Russia, Orthodox churches had a tradition of giving communion from silver utensils, using a silver spoon. This made it possible to avoid intestinal infections, which were not common here. Contact with silver can destroy almost all pathogenic microbes.

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