Antique Imperial Russian Silver Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Sugar tongs Moscow 1890 Sculpture 25" tall X 30

25" tall X 30

many of these vessels are reassembled from fragments

mostly used for light often as a nighttime chamberstick

Antique English Minton majolica jug/pitcher

the base having pierced and reticulated decoration

Antique Imperial Russian Silver Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Sugar tongs Moscow 1890 Sculpture 25" tall X 30Antique pair of Imperial Russian silver gilt cloisonne sugar tongs, Moscow, circa 1890. A very attractive pair of Russian silver and enamel sugar tongs, elegantly decorated with multi colored floral cloisonne enamel. Stamped marks in cyrillic with both the maker's marks and assayer's marks. Condition is very good, 48 Grams silver weight.