Pair Of Leningrad Coffee Cups Made Of Solid Silver With A Vermeil Finish And Cloisonné Enamel

Leningrad Jewelry and Watch Factory, 1967

A remarkable coffee set for two, comprising two cups, their saucers, and two matching spoons, crafted from 916/1000 sterling silver, vermeil, and polychrome cloisonné enamel.

The small cups, intended for serving strong coffee, feature a rich, all-over design of stylized flowers and foliage. The enamels display luminous shades of blue, turquoise, green, white, and yellow against a deep midnight blue background. Fine silver lines outline each motif and form elegant scrollwork.

The saucers feature the same floral composition along their wide rim, surrounding a central vermeil medallion. The cup handles are also decorated with blue and white cloisonné enamels.

The two matching spoons harmoniously complement the set. Their handles are adorned with deep blue enamel, framed by a regular pattern of white dots. The interiors of the cups and the spoon bowls are gilded, creating a striking contrast between the warmth of the gilding and the vibrant colors of the enamels.

The pieces bear the “ЛЮ7” workshop hallmark of the Leningrad Jewelry and Watch Factory. The letters “ЛЮ” identify the manufacturer, while the final digit “7” indicates the year of manufacture, 1967. The official star hallmark guarantees a silver fineness of 916/1000.

The richness of the decoration, the substantial weight of the silver, and the rarity of a complete set comprising two cups, two saucers, and their matching spoons make this a truly beautiful example of Leningrad enameled silverware.

Composition:

• Two coffee cups
• Two matching saucers
• Two enameled spoons

Dimensions:

• Cups: diameter 7 cm; height 5 cm
• Saucers: diameter 11 cm
• Total weight: approximately 400 grams

Condition: Good condition. Enamel intact, with no chips or apparent chips. Gilding well preserved.