A Russian silver and enamel large spoon, by Fedor Ruckert, enamelled with colourful flowers and geometrical design on white ground, terminal in the form of a crown within two birds, gilt bowl, monogrammed in centre. 8in (20.3cm) Note: by repute, a gift to the governor of Massachusetts in 1914 from the Russian Ambassador to the USA. Fedor Ruckert was an important Moscow enameller, he did some work for the Imperial family and for Faberge.

Price : $1,000-1,500

 

02.01.2007