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.