Antique Imperial Russian Silver Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Sugar tongs Moscow 1890 Mid-Century Modern The casket is based on

The casket is based on a design from Al Jazari's "Book of Knowledge"

stable and substantial in it's construction

by Muller Freres

The table having very finely carved masks of bats (symbolizing good luck) on the knees of the cabriole legs

Antique Imperial Russian Silver Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Sugar tongs Moscow 1890 Mid-Century Modern The casket is based onAntique 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.