An Extensive Russian Silver and Silver-Gilt Flatware Service in Original Fitted Case

Konstantin Skvortsov, Moscow, 1888

with engraved script monogram throughout, comprising:
24 dinner knives
24 luncheon knives
23 dessert knives
24 dinner forks
24 luncheon forks
24 tablespoons
24 teaspoons
24 serving spoons
12 coffee spoons
1 large serving spoon
1 soup ladle
1 sauce ladle
1 fish server
1 two-piece salad serving set;
209 items total.
356 ozt 13 dwt weighable
Length of dinner knife 10 1/2 inches.

Each item marked with '84' standard. The dinner forks with a different engraved monogram (Cyrillic) than the rest of the service. In overall fairly good condition, with surface scratches from use and handling throughout. Few examples with hollow handles on dinner knives having very small, minor dents. The larger ladle with a dent on the head. The gilt components having rubbing to the handles, particularly on the tips of the raised decoration, from handling and use. Several forks with slightly misshapen prongs. One dessert knife having dullness to the tip of the blade. One knife slot is empty and one serving utensil slot is empty. Additional images available upon request.

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Nick Coombs is a senior specialist in the Furniture & Decorative Arts department and also the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's.
Prior to joining Freeman's in 2014, Mr. Coombs worked for PCGS Currency in Peoria, Illinois, where he was responsible for the grading and authentication of paper money. This enabled him to travel to dozens of coin and currency shows a year and develop a lifelong passion for numismatics. In addition to heading the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's, Mr. Coombs works closely with Furniture & Decorative Arts department and has directed auctions for philatelics, memorabilia, scientific instruments, and fountain pens. He received a BA in art history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a master of letters in art and art world practice from the University of Glasgow.

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