Lot #33: Authentic Hand-Painted Khokhloma Wooden Tableware Set - 9-Piece Russian Folk Art Collection

Authentic Hand-Painted Khokhloma Wooden Tableware Set - 9-Piece Russian Folk Art Collection Up for auction is a beautiful, highly collectible 9-piece Russian Khokhloma (Hokhloma) wooden lacquerware serving set. This matching hospitality collection showcases traditional Slavic craftsmanship, combining two distinct hand-painted design styles into one striking display. Design Varieties: • Classic Black Background: The main serving tray, goblets, nesting bowls, and spoons feature the iconic glossy black lacquer finish heavily detailed with vibrant red rowan berries and shimmering golden flourishes. • Natural Wood Background: The kitchen mortar and pestle utilize a unique background-free technique, highlighting the light, natural wood grain beneath a protective glossy seal, adorned with bright red strawberries and delicate white blossoms. Complete 9-Piece Inventory Breakdown: • 1x Accent Serving Tray: Exactly 8.25 inches (21 cm) in diameter. Features a traditional wreath pattern of golden leaves and red rowan berries. • 1x Certified Salt Bowl (Cellar): Measures 40x70mm. Features its original, complete factory label on the underside from the prestigious CJSC "Khokhloma Painting" factory in Semenov, Russia (Article No. 25020040070). • 1x Table Mortar: Beautifully hand-painted with a strawberry motif over a natural wood grain finish. • 1x Ergonomic Pestle: Hand-painted matching natural wood utensil. • 3x Footed Wine Goblets / Shot Cups: Features intricate black-and-gold exterior leaf patterns with polished, reflective metallic-gold interior surfaces. • 2x Traditional Serving Spoons / Ladles: Hand-painted matching wooden utensils with reflective golden bowls. Condition Report • Overall Condition: Very Good to Excellent Vintage/Collectible Condition. All pieces retain a brilliant, deep high-gloss protective lacquer glaze. • Tray Specifics: The 8.25" tray exhibits minor, honest paint rubbing along its raised outer edge from authentic age and handling, adding genuine character. The main hand-painted face remains completely vibrant. • Structural Integrity: The solid wood bases are entirely stable. There are no dry splits, deep scratches, or hairline cracks along any of the rims, handles, or cup stems nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Pickup category timeslot {A}