Russian Vermeil Basket With A Movable Handle, 84 Zolotniki Fine Silver

Oval Russian basket made of gilded silver, featuring a movable hinged handle and bearing the Russian hallmark 84 zolotniki.

The basket rests on an oval base and has an elegant shape, suitable for table service. The body is adorned with fine beaded borders along the upper and lower edges. The interior retains beautiful gilding, creating a refined contrast with the silver exterior. The tall, hinged handle is decorated with a chiseled foliage motif on the upper portion.

The underside bears Russian silver hallmarks, including a master’s mark with initials and the fineness mark 84 zolotniki, corresponding to high-quality Russian silver, approximately 875/1000. The precise identification of the silversmith should be confirmed by direct comparison with hallmark directories, as the initials are not entirely legible in the photographs.

This type of vermeil basket was intended for the reception table and could be used to display fruit, candies, pastries, or small delicacies.

Materials:
Gilded silver, gilded interior.

Hallmarks:
Master’s mark with initials.
Russian fineness mark: 84 zolotniki.

Origin:
Russian Empire.

Period:
Late 19th – early 20th century.

Dimensions:
With the handle raised: 21 × 26 × 20 cm.

Weight:
841 g.

Condition:
Age-related wear, slight scratches, small surface marks, minor scuffs on the gilding, and signs of use. The hallmarks are visible on the base. The condition is shown in the photographs.

SKU: K1149