RUSSIAN SILVER FORKS & SPOONS, P. OVCHINNIKOV

RUSSIAN SILVER FORKS & SPOONS, P. OVCHINNIKOV, MOSCOW, 1880, ELEVEN, AND ELEVEN OTHERS, 19TH C.:Including by P. Ovchinnikov 6 forks, L.8 1/8" (assayer "AK", totaling 15.69 troy oz.), and 5 large spoons, L.8 3/8" (assayer "IK" [Cyrillic], totaling 13.46 troy oz.), Moscow, 1880. Together with 5 forks, various maker's marks and assayer's marks, dates from 1859-1891, L.8" (totaling 11.39 troy oz.), and 6 spoons, various maker's marks and assayer's marks, including Moscow, dates from 1872-1878 (two are illegible), L.8 1/2" (totaling 12.99 troy oz.). All forks and spoons are stamped "84" (.875 fineness). Twenty-two pieces total.

The Ovchinnikov forks and spoons are shown in the first photo (and catalog), the second photo shows additional forks and spoons. All troy ounce weights are approximate. All fork tines are either slightly bent or nicked (indications of use); spoons appear to be in good condition. Chs