*   A RARE SET OF 6 RUSSIAN SPOONS ONCE OWNED BY THE

DAUGHTER-IN-LAW OF GEN. GEORGE G. MEADE  -  PLEASE READ ON    * 

   For sale is a rare set of 6 late 19th Century Russian solid 84 silver gilded

polychrome Cloisonne enameled spoons purchased as once owned by the 

son and daughter-in-law of General George Gordon Meade from Philadelphia, PA.  

These lovely spoons are 4-7/16" long; combined weight around 100 grams.

   There are two distinct designs with three spoons for each.  These six are 

made in the more traditional Cloisonne style with a textured polychrome design.

   What ties the two different designs all together is the same monogram in the 

center of each bowl - ELM.  Our research found General George Gordon Meade 

and his wife had a son also named George Meade (Colonel) who married 

Elizabeth Morris Lewis (Meade).  Also known as "Bessie" she was born in 

1849 and died in 1931.

  There are two distinct maker's mark: one set of three with marks indicating

they were made in Moscow in the 1890's with the maker's mark in Cyrillic "HC".  

The other three spoons have maker's in Cyrillic "AK".  Please review all photos 

as they are part of the description.  Condition is excellent given their age with 

only minor wear.  

NOTE: WE ARE SELLING ANOTHER SET OF SIX SPOONS THAT ARE PART 

OF THE ORIGINAL SET OF 12 IN ANOTHER LISTING.  THEY ARE THE 

CHAMPLEVE STYLE; PLEASE CHECK THEM OUT AS WELL.

   We are selling this used item as pictured and as / is so please read the

description and review all the photos and email if questions remain

before buying or making an offer.