
934
Part of the large table service of Grand Duke Mikhail Pavlovich, son of Tsar Paul I of Russia.
Estimate €2.300–3.500
933
Estimate €200–350
In Portuguese silver (800/000).
Chased rocaille decoration.
Four with Coimbra assay mark (reg. 1789) and unregistered SA silversmith's mark.
Two identical spoons of later date, unmarked.
(signs of use)
113 g
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