{"id":8125790781668,"title":"Set of 6 Russian Silver Fiddle pattern spoons | Set #2 | Second Kokoshnik mark | 448 grams","handle":"set-of-6-russian-silver-fiddle-pattern-spoons-set-2-second-kokoshnik-mark-448-grams","description":"Set of 6 Russian Silver Fiddle pattern spoons\u003cbr\u003eThey bear the Second Kokoshnik mark issued between 1908 and 1926\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnfortunately, due to wear and use and the marks being partially worn, I am unable to see a regional letter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe total weight of this set of 6 is 448 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach spoon is 21.5cms (8 1\/2\") long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eThere is no engraving or crests\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Russian Silver marked 84?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRussian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\" jsaction=\"click:sKUsF\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c5aZPb\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjqy8KQk9SDAxX0SmwGHT4sA3UQmpgGegQIEhAD\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\" jsname=\"d6wfac\" jsaction=\"vQLyHf\" jsslot=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"silversmiths\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsname=\"ukx3I\"\u003esilversmiths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e divided their weight measure for silver into standard lots known as “zolotniks”. Pure silver consisted of 96 zolotniks. The “84” that is stamped on the these spoons means that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etheir silver content is 875\/1000\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (84\/96).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRussian silver should be treated like sterling silver, though Russian silver is a different alloy than British or American silver, which is on the sterling standard, and as a result, it’s a lot tougher. It takes much higher detail in casting and doesn’t wear down – what you’re looking for in Russian silver is sharp relief, beautiful contrasts, and not a lot of wear. Russian silver has crisp detail and a lot of drama. As a result, it never looks quite the same way as sterling, which has such a soft look and glow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","published_at":"2024-01-13T06:00:15+10:00","created_at":"2024-01-11T12:10:02+10:00","vendor":"Sterling Silver","type":"Set of Spoons","tags":[],"price":60000,"price_min":60000,"price_max":60000,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":44483983016164,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"232402176C","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Set of 6 Russian Silver Fiddle pattern spoons | Set #2 | Second Kokoshnik mark | 448 grams","public_title":null,"options":["Default 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grams","id":60789320712420,"position":5,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"width":1250,"src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/set_6_spoons_448g_1e.jpg?v=1721164355"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/set_6_spoons_448g_1e.jpg?v=1721164355","width":1250}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"Set of 6 Russian Silver Fiddle pattern spoons\u003cbr\u003eThey bear the Second Kokoshnik mark issued between 1908 and 1926\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnfortunately, due to wear and use and the marks being partially worn, I am unable to see a regional letter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe total weight of this set of 6 is 448 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach spoon is 21.5cms (8 1\/2\") long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eThere is no engraving or crests\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Russian Silver marked 84?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRussian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\" jsaction=\"click:sKUsF\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c5aZPb\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjqy8KQk9SDAxX0SmwGHT4sA3UQmpgGegQIEhAD\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\" jsname=\"d6wfac\" jsaction=\"vQLyHf\" jsslot=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"silversmiths\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsname=\"ukx3I\"\u003esilversmiths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e divided their weight measure for silver into standard lots known as “zolotniks”. Pure silver consisted of 96 zolotniks. The “84” that is stamped on the these spoons means that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etheir silver content is 875\/1000\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (84\/96).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRussian silver should be treated like sterling silver, though Russian silver is a different alloy than British or American silver, which is on the sterling standard, and as a result, it’s a lot tougher. It takes much higher detail in casting and doesn’t wear down – what you’re looking for in Russian silver is sharp relief, beautiful contrasts, and not a lot of wear. Russian silver has crisp detail and a lot of drama. As a result, it never looks quite the same way as sterling, which has such a soft look and glow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e"}