Vintage Estonian Tallinn 916 Silver & Enamel Bear Spoons — Set of 8

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A wonderfully charming and highly collectible set of eight vintage Soviet Estonian silver and enamel bear spoons, produced by the … Read more A wonderfully charming and highly collectible set of eight vintage Soviet Estonian silver and enamel bear spoons, produced by the Tallinn Jewelry Factory during the Soviet era.

Each spoon is crafted in 916 silver and features a whimsical standing bear finial decorated in warm brown enamel. The tapered handles are accented with striking turquoise and white enamel, creating a beautiful jewel-like contrast against the silver.

The spoons bear Soviet-era silver hallmarks, including the distinctive hammer-and-sickle within a five-pointed star assay mark, together with the 916 silver fineness standard associated with these Tallinn-made examples.

This playful bear pattern is known among collectors of Soviet and Estonian decorative silver and was produced by the Tallinn Jewelry Factory during the mid-20th century.

With their colorful enamel decoration and delightful figural design, these spoons are equally appealing for use with espresso, coffee, tea, desserts, or as decorative objects in a collection of Scandinavian, Baltic, Russian, or Soviet-era silver.

A particularly desirable opportunity to acquire a matching set of eight. See less