The bowl is made of clear cut crystal, richly decorated with geometric star-cut, fan-cut and diamond-cut patterns. The crystal body is fitted with a silver rim and an ornamental silver band decorated with repeated leaf motifs. On each side there is a shaped silver handle with floral and scrolling decoration, giving the piece an elegant table-service appearance.

The silver mount bears Soviet silver hallmarks, including the 875 silver standard in the characteristic spade-shaped hallmark used circa 1927–1954. A maker’s initials mark is also visible, but the exact workshop should be confirmed by direct hallmark reference, as the mark is not fully clear from the photographs.

Mounted crystal bowls of this type were used on the formal table for sweets, fruit, preserves, nuts or small delicacies. The combination of finely cut crystal and silver mounts reflects the continuation of refined table silver traditions into the Soviet period.

Material:
Cut crystal, 875 silver mounts.

Marks:
Soviet 875 silver standard, spade-shaped hallmark, circa 1927–1954.
Maker’s initials mark.

Origin:
Soviet Union.

Period:
Circa 1927–1954.

Dimensions:
4.5 × 15.5 × 12 cm.

Weight:
Total weight: 420 g.

Condition:
Age-related wear, light scratches, patina and oxidation to the silver mounts, minor rubbing and traces of use. Small chips or surface marks to the crystal may be present. Hallmarks are visible on the silver band. Condition is shown in the photographs.

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The basket is of oval form, raised on an oval foot and fitted with a high hinged swing handle. The body is decorated with fine beaded borders along the rim and lower edge, while the interior retains rich gilding. The handle is embellished with chased foliate ornament to the upper grip, adding a refined decorative accent to the otherwise elegant neoclassical form.

The underside bears Russian silver hallmarks, including a maker’s initials mark and the 84 zolotnik silver standard. The 84 zolotnik mark corresponds to high-grade Russian silver, approximately 875/1000 silver. The exact maker should be confirmed by direct hallmark reference, as the initials are not fully clear from the photograph.

Such silver-gilt baskets and serving dishes were used on the formal table for sweets, fruit, pastries or small delicacies, combining practical service function with decorative presentation.

Material:
Silver, gilt interior.

Marks:
Maker’s initials mark.
Russian 84 zolotnik silver standard.

Origin:
Russian Empire.

Period:
Late 19th – early 20th century.

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

Weight:
841 g.

Condition:
Age-related wear, light scratches, small surface marks, minor rubbing to the gilding and traces of use. Hallmarks are visible on the underside. Condition is shown in the photographs.

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