Lot 0227
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Estimate: 700-800€
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver serving spoon in the form of a scallop shell, the handle richly cast with strawberries, blossoms and leaves. Monogrammed SA and dated 19.6.63. Marked Tiffany & Co., Sterling.
Total length: 22.5 cm
Weight: 132 g
Starting price: 500€
Estimate: 700-800€
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Rare set of six Soviet Estonian SSR silver-gilt presentation goblets in the original fitted case, produced by the Tallinn Jewelry Factory (Tallinna Juveelitehas). Each goblet is engraved with floral ornament and marked with the Soviet 916 silver standard. Tallinna Juveelitehas was the principal state jewelry producer in Soviet Estonia.
The engraved presentation plaque, in Estonian, records that the set was presented to Johannes Käbin on 5 April 1965 by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Estonia, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR, and the Council of Ministers of the Estonian SSR. Johannes Käbin was the leading political figure of Soviet Estonia and served as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Estonia from 1950 to 1978.
A historically significant official presentation ensemble directly connected with the political leadership of Soviet Estonia.
Condition: Good overall vintage condition with light wear, surface scratches, and expected wear to the presentation case.
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Marks: “STERLING”; “925”.
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Lot 0228
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Maker’s mark: RL, silver 875 (hallmarked). Tallinn, Estonia, 1938
Silver lid on marble plinth; gilt-edged notepad; original pencil with silver mount
Dimensions: 22.3 × 14 × 5.6 cmInscription (lid):
“To Chief Inspector Mr. Heino Ploom in memory of his 50th birthday from his colleagues at Estonian Lloyd. Tallinn, 19 May 1938.”Desk notebook with hinged silver cover and ball finials, mounted to a black marble base; fitted with the original pencil. The cover carries the engraved dedication and a monogram;
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