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Russian Silver Tablespoon - Kordes (Imperial silversmith)
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Reference: S1177
Period: Victorian
Year: 1873
Silversmith: Alexander Kordes
Place: St. Petersburg
Price: $ 70.00
Weight: 80 grams
Dimensions: 22cm
Condition: Good, 2 very small minor dents to bowl, and a small 3 mm scratch in bowl - could be polished out.
Description: Rare Russian tablespoon by Kordes, one of the very few silversmith's who were commissioned to work for the Imperial Family. The Assay Master is A. Mitin, who worked from 1842 - 1877. The town mark for St. Petersburg is the crossed anchors and scepter, and is in a square shield with corners, indicating the date of 1873. The 84 standard mark and makers mark are also clear. The assay master mark is clear, but the date letter is worn.
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Russian tablespoon
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