Antique Russian Silver Sugar Sifter Tongs Caddy Spoon 3 serving pieces (1168)

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN SILVER:

 3 pieces tea drinking utensils - engraved, gilt washed: sugar sifter, sugar tongs and caddy spoon. 1896-1908. Maker AA.

Measurements: 

tongs 4 5/8 long; sugar sifter 5 3/4inches and caddy spoon 3 1/4inches long. Combined weight is 52grams.

Description:  

Each piece has simple, engraved leaves. Both spoons have rectangular reserves for monograms (still empty). Inside of tongs and sifter bowl still clearly gilt washed.

Marks and Metal:

Each piece has maker's mark AA and Russian marks for 1896-1908.

Condition:

is fair to good after centuries of normal use.