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A beautiful and rare pair of antique Russian silver spoons, dated 1883, featuring exquisite hand-engraved floral and heart designs. These spoons are crafted from 84 zolotnik silver (87.5% purity) — the pre-metric silver standard of the Russian Empire.
One spoon bears the hallmark of Alexander Wilson, a Riga-based silversmith active from 1882 to 1903.
Item Details
• Origin: Imperial Russia (Riga)
• Date: 1883
• Maker: Alexander Wilson (AW hallmark on one spoon)
• Length: 6.25"
• Total Weight: 48.8 grams
• Design: Engraved heart & floral motif with knotwork and foliate on back of bowl
• Condition: Excellent antique condition. Natural patina preserved. Light surface wear consistent with age. One spoon has full hallmarks, the other partial but matching in pattern and size.
These spoons have not been polished in order to preserve their original character and antique value. They will arrive carefully packaged and ready for display or gifting.
