1857 Russian Silver Tablespoon 875 or 84 Zolotniki Silver - Grodno, Belarus, assayed by Lavrenty Balabanov
$75.00
Gorgeous and simple well-made serving spoon made of a heavy gauge of silver. Lavrenty Balabanov assay mark (Grodno 1852-61) and 84 zolotniki = 84/96 or 875 parts/1000 parts = 87.5% silver marks are present and clear. Made in Grodno, Russia. 8.25" long. Some minor tip wear, but condition is basically good. No bends or cracks. No monogram. At the time, 875 silver was Russia's fine silver mark.
67 grams
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Gorgeous and simple well-made serving spoon made of a heavy gauge of silver. Lavrenty Balabanov assay mark (Grodno 1852-61) and 84 zolotniki = 84/96 or 875 parts/1000 parts = 87.5% silver marks are present and clear. Made in Grodno, Russia. 8.25" long. Some minor tip wear, but condition is basically good. No bends or cracks. No monogram. At the time, 875 silver was Russia's fine silver mark.
67 grams
Check out some of my other sterling silver here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker?section_id=6783258
Or just browse around the shop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker
Gorgeous and simple well-made serving spoon made of a heavy gauge of silver. Lavrenty Balabanov assay mark (Grodno 1852-61) and 84 zolotniki = 84/96 or 875 parts/1000 parts = 87.5% silver marks are present and clear. Made in Grodno, Russia. 8.25" long. Some minor tip wear, but condition is basically good. No bends or cracks. No monogram. At the time, 875 silver was Russia's fine silver mark.
67 grams
Check out some of my other sterling silver here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker?section_id=6783258
Or just browse around the shop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker