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Unknown — A silver part tea service, St Petersburg, 1876-1886
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A silver part tea service, St Petersburg, 1876-1886

This Russian silver tea service, crafted in St. Petersburg during the final decades of the 19th century, exemplifies the refined metalwork traditions of the Russian imperial period. The set likely comprises functional vessels such as a teapot, sugar bowl, and creamer, rendered in polished silver with period appropriate decorative details. As a product of St. Petersburg's renowned silversmith workshops, the service reflects the city's status as a major center of luxury metalwork and design during the Tsarist era.

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Fabergé, Imperial & Revolutionary Art

November 26, 2024

Estimate: $6,000$8,000

Lot 278

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Unknown, A silver part tea service, St Petersburg, 1876-1886

This Russian silver tea service, crafted in St. Petersburg during the final decades of the 19th century, exemplifies the refined metalwork traditions of the Russian imperial period. The set likely comprises functional vessels such as a teapot, sugar bowl, and creamer, rendered in polished silver with period appropriate decorative details. As a product of St. Petersburg's renowned silversmith workshops, the service reflects the city's status as a major center of luxury metalwork and design during the Tsarist era.

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Related themes

19th Century, St Petersburg Craftsmanship, Silver Metalwork, Decorative Arts, Neoclassical Style, Russian Artist, Tea Service, Domestic tableware, Elegant Aesthetic, Victorian Era

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art