Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN SILVER NIELLO SPOON

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN SILVER NIELLO SPOON KHLEBNIKOV 1888 - An impressive antique Imperial Russian 84 standard silver-gilt and niello serving spoon by the prominent court jeweler Khlebnikov, crafted in Moscow in 1888. The reverse of the large oval bowl features a meticulously detailed niello architectural view of Moscow's historic Sukharev Tower, an iconic late 17th-century landmark, framed by a polished gilt border. The spoon is designed with a distinctive spiral-twist handle that terminates in a tiered ball finial. The side of the stem is fully stamped with the Imperial Warrant double-headed eagle, the Cyrillic maker's mark for Khlebnikov, the 84 zolotnik silver standard mark, and an 1888 dated assayer's mark. vermeil tableware, antique flatware, Peter the Great architecture, 19th century silversmithing, court supplier, Russian antiquities, decorative metalwork. Dimensions Length: 6 1/2 in. Bowl: 2 × 1 5/8 in. Weight: 50 grams Condition Excellent antique condition. The niello decoration remains remarkably crisp and intact with no visible losses. The silver-gilt finish exhibits a bright luster with only minor surface wear and faint scratches typical of age and light handling. The bowl and twisted stem are structurally sound with no apparent bends, dents, or repairs. All hallmarks remain exceptionally clear and deeply struck.