Russian Alexander I Imperial-era Silver Tea caddy Spoon, early 1800s
$695.00
Early 19th century, made in the Imperial capital of Russia during the era of Tsar Alexander I, this delightful silver caddy spoon features a deep shell shaped bowl perfect for generous helpings of loose tea, the interior gilded with slightly curved handle serving as a thumbpiece.
St. Petersburg, assaymaster Alexander Yashinov (active 1795 to 1826), stamped with crossed anchor and scepter for St. Petersburg, 84 for the Russian silver standard and Cyrillic initials A Ya.
-3 in. (7.6 cm) long; ½ in. (1.3 cm) deep
12.3 grams