{"product_id":"antique-russian-silver-enamel-sugar-tongs-cloisonne-maria-semenova-c-1900","title":"Antique Russian Silver Enamel Sugar Tongs Cloisonne - Maria Semenova c.1900","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDescription and Details \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to offer this beautiful antique Imperial Russian solid silver cloisonné sugar tong, made c.1900 by Maria Semenova, Moscow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magnificent polychrome and vibrant cloisonne-work, typical of Semenova's work is splendid even on a single sugar tong. In spite of what could be a very bland and utilitarian item, it has been decorated and treated as an object of vertu to display a high degree of craftsmanship, artistry and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch contrast and artistic juxtaposition between utility and ornamentation is particularly delightful on these pieces and serves as a wonderful aesthetic contrast in interior settings among other silverware or as a highlighting piece on a table. The colourful enamel and delicacy are almost jewel-like and would also gracefully complement jewellery collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner side of the tongs has been silver-gilt and the top portions have been applied with gorgeous enamelling with a range of vivid colours, each immaculately filled in each 'cloison' (the compartment between the twist rope borders) shaped as various scrolls and foliate motifs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the quality feel in hand, intricate silverwork and the colourful enamelling are delightful and make a splendid collectable and display of fine Imperial Russian silverware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tong is marked with a Russian 84 kokoshnik hallmark along with the maker's mark \"MC\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the title item only. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSize (cm) L:9cm W:1cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSize (inches) L:3.54 W:0.39\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCombined Weight: 18.2 grams (0.58 Troy oz) total. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eGood Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-  The tongs are in overall good antique condition. Some enamel loss can be seen under closer inspection as shown in the images. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe aim to overemphasise and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePlease refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eArtisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will \u003cspan\u003ealways ensure\u003c\/span\u003e your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery\/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e*All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import\/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens \u0026amp; lighting conditions*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eor email (info@artisanantiques.net) - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55350403596673,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0128\/2444\/5028\/files\/AntiqueRussianSilverEnamelCloisonneTongsMariaSemenova-2.jpg?v=1771600731","url":"https:\/\/www.artisanantiques.net\/products\/antique-russian-silver-enamel-sugar-tongs-cloisonne-maria-semenova-c-1900","provider":"Artisan Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}