$15,600
Russian . 875 Silver Traveling Tea Service, St. Petersburg, c. 1908, maker's mark Cyrillic VK, possibly for Vasily Kangin, all engraved with a crown and monogram, bearing first kokoshnik mark: a tray, tea kettle, two-piece stand, spirit burner, teapot, creamer, sugar, tea caddy, spirit canister, and seasoning container with two compartments, all interiors with gold wash; bearing second kokoshnik mark: straining spoon with gold-washed bowl; all in a fitted leather case with canvas cover labeled for retailer M.I. Drozjin, St. Petersburg; together with six .875 silver teaspoons, St. Petersburg, 1908-17, maker's mark "AA," with conforming monogram and fitted pouch, approx. 84.6 total troy oz.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-01-11
