FOR SALE IS AN ANTIQUE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL SILVER TEA STRAINER OR SUGAR SIFTER SPOON MADE IN 1832. THE BOWL OF THE SPOON HAS A GILT WASH AND FINE FLORAL DECORATION. THERE ARE CLEAR SILVER MARKS SHOWING ON THE HANDLE AND ALSO LESS CLEAR MARKS ON THE BOWL - SEE LAST 4 PHOTOS. THE SPOON IS IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION WITH THE NORMAL SURFACE SIGNS OF CLEANING, POLISHING AND USE SHOWING. THE MAKER WAS ANDREI ASTRAKHANSIEV AND THE ASSAY MASTER WAS NICHOLAI BUBROVIN OF MOSCOW.
THE SPOON MEASURES 17.5CMS IN LENGTH AND THE TOP RIM OF THE BOWL MEASURES 6CMS BY 4.7CMS. PLEASE EXAMINE ALL OF THE PHOTOS CAREFULLY. ALONG WITH OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST SUCH AS CHINA, CRYSTAL AND CANTEENS, SO PLEASE TAKE A LOOK. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SILVER ITEMS MAY NEED A POLISH ON ARRIVAL.All our items are packaged to a very high standard using polystyrene chips made from re-cycled material and new bubble wrap to protect from damage. We also use brand new good quality cardboard boxes.
When we receive feedback confirming receipt of an item we will also leave feedback for you. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Cutlery". The seller is "funkyliz56" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.