Miniature ladle
Miniature ladle
Russian Empire, Moscow
1908-1917
Silver; painted filigree enamel, filigree, carving, gilding
7.4 x 14.2 x 7.2 cm
Marks: "ФР"; certification mark and tee of Moscow district Assay department in 1908-1917 with alloy “84” and Greek letter Delta
Oval ladle, with high sides, on the base, with ornately shaped grip, made in the Neo-Russian style.
The ladle sides are decorated with multicolor painted filigree enamel
garland comprised from large fancy flowers with leaves on thin stems. The ladle base and edge are emphasized by filigree
bundle and decorated with foliage ornament on green enamel background. Fancy
enamel flower with stem and leaves adorns the ladle grip. The enamels color
scheme is based on the combination of white, blue, green, turquoise, yellow,
orange and red colors and their shades.
Инв.150/ДПИ