Imperial Russian Silver Gold Basket Bowl St Petersburg (3135)

Silver and gilt washed Russian silver basket. Made St. Petersburg, late 19th - early 20th century (pre 1914).

Measures approx 9 inches long;7 1/4 to the top of the handle when raised.
Weighs 1lb 4.
6oz on my electronic postal scale.

Oval shape.
stands on oval base.
Handle with little scrolls on the sides near the hinges and widening towards the top.
Inside is richly gilt washed.

Hallmarked with 84 and St. Petersburg mark (used between 1896-1914) and maker's mark P.  L Tiny hallmarks on handle near hinges as well.

Very good condition.