FABERGE - RUSSIAN SILVER TEA SERVICE, 1888

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FABERGE - RUSSIAN IMPERIAL SILVER TEA SERVICE, CASED, 1888
This is an antique Russian silver tea service from 1888, which includes a cased 7-piece silver gilt tea set. The set comprises two napkin rings, a master salt or sugar dish, a spoon, a bird claw fork, a bird claw tea strainer, and bird claw tongs, each with an engraved monogram and a later engraved dedicatory date. The set is contained in its original fitted oak case, lined with silk, with the interior of the hinged lid stamped 'A. Tillander'.
HALLMARKS: '84' for silver content, kokoshnik, dated 1888 makers mark 'AT' for Alexander Edvard Tillander (Faberge silversmith - more information below) and with various import/export marks.
CONDITION: Overall good antique condition. For further information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. By descent through a THIRD generation Russian emigree family; 2. Jackson's International Auctioneers, Cedar Falls, IA, USA, April 25, 2023 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please print this page). History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
DIMENSIONS: The greatest length (tea strainer) 7.1 inches (18cm). Total weight: 346 grams.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $3,000 - $20,000 (significantly lower than today's market price). You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a rare item for your collection, and over the years, its price will only INCREASE.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, Russian silver tea sets (not Faberge) were sold on Live Auctioneers and Sotheby's for $19,769 (2 years ago), $20,868 (2 years ago), $27,000 (15 years ago), and $192,000 (17 years ago) - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
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A LIFETIME WARRANTY is provided for the originality of this particular item manufactured during the described period of time.
BEST INVESTMENT: If you are an individual or an investment company concerned about preserving your capital in these uncertain times, items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY are the best way to do so. Consider this: traditional banks typically offer annual returns of 1-3% on your funds, while inflation exceeds 5%. In contrast, collectible items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY can yield a minimum profit of 30-50% per year - with no associated risks. Some of our items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY have the potential to generate immediate profits of 100% or even more!! By the way, our estimated price is much lower than the market price for this item now. Please explore our "HISTORY of SALES" section and look at the screenshots for samples of similar items sold at renowned auctions, such as Sotheby's, Christie's, Live Auctioneers, eBay, and more. The choice is YOURS.

Alexander TILLANDER: Alexander Edvard Tillander (June 30, 1837 Parish of Helsinki - December 19, 1918 St. Petersburg) was a Finnish goldsmith. In 1860, he founded a jewelry and jewelery movement in St. Petersburg, which moved to Helsinki during the Russian Revolution. Alexander Tillander was born a peasant in the parish of Helsinki in 1837. He left the age of 11 jewelers doctrine of Russia, the Tsar's court summer vacation place in Tsarskoye Selo Finnish goldsmith FA Holstenius apprentice. After graduating with a degree in 1855, at the age of 23 he founded his own shop in St. Petersburg in 1860. In 1911, the company was known as a large jewelery shop along Nevsky Prospekt. It was owned at the time by Alexander Theodor Tillander, the son of Alexander Edvard Tillander, born in 1870, and the clientele included Leo Tolstoy and Prince Aga Khan III, among others.
Condition Report: Used