A fine boxed set of Russian enamel and silver spoons, 1889 Moscow, with zolotnik 84 standard and assay mark Ap, the gilt washed spoons of traditional style with stylised flora and interlacing pan Slavic motifs in colours to the backs of the bowl, with barley twist stems to enamelled finials, enclosed in the original pale oak maker's box with mulberry velvet lining, and with monogrammed plaque to lid. Provenance: sold at Sothebys 1999 as lot 252