Up for bid is a Soviet Russian 875 silver gilt niello bowl holder / basket. The piece is about 3 1/4 inches tall by 7 ½ inches wide over the handles and weighs 226 grams.  The gilt interior would accept a glass basket with a 4 inch diameter base.  The foot rim and interior are gilded, with niello decoration and engraved highlights on the pierced body.  It has not been monogrammed.  It is marked with a Soviet 875 standard mark with a “M” on the outside of the foot rim and [KXKS] on the base. 

Condition on the piece is quite good.  There are some stubborn spots, as well as normal wear.  An attractive piece of Russian silver.