1896-1904 RUSSIAN SILVER ENAMEL SPOON by MARIA SEMENOVA Start Price USD 350.00 Current Price USD 630.00 Time Left - Bid Count 15 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 22, 2008 End Time Monday, September 01, 2008 Location White Plains, New York See more about '1896-1904 RUSSIAN SILVER ENAMEL SPOON by MARIA SEMENOVA' Description BEAUTIFUL IMPERIAL RUSSIAN GILTED SILVER AND SHADED ENAMEL SPOON . MOSCOW, CIRCA 1896-1904.GORGEOUS ENAMEL GILT SILVER DECORATION,VERY UNUSUAL SHADE. The enamel detailing on this piece is amazing. FULLY MARKED WITH MAKER NAME MC IN RUSSIAN FOR MARIA SEMENOVA. *************************************************************************************************************************** A particularly attractive feature of this spoon is its profile with curves in blue, pink , green,ivory and burgundy shaded enamel with floral ornament of flowers growing out. Mariya Semenova ( pronounced Semyonova ) took over her fathers workshop following his death in 1896. Vasili Semenov was best-known for niello tea and coffee sets, but Mariyas achievements lay in enamel work. She continued to manage her workshop until 1904. *************************************************************************************************************************** SPOON MARKED 84 STANDARD AND HALLMARK FOR MOSCOW CIRCA 1900, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 1575.THE SPOON MOST LIKELY FROM SUGAR BOWL SET. SIZE: 4.1/2" or 11.5cm.. long,weighted 20 gr.or 0.7oz.THE BOWL MEASURES A LITTLE OVER 1.1/3"or 3.1/2cm X 1"or 2.1/2cm. Very good condition, please see illustrations. Beautiful colors, couldn't catch on photos. *************************************************************************************************************************** THE PICTURES WILL TELL YOU MORE - ABSOLUTELY STUNNING DELICATE PIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *************************************************************************************************************************** SUPER QUALITY VERY RARE EXAMPLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *************************************************************************************************************************** Please $8 for S/H in US only. Enjoy the auction! Thank you for shopping! Place a Bid!