$450
RUSSIAN SILVER SUGAR BASKET, ST. PETERSBURG, 1895, DIA 4 3/4":A round silver basket with bead motif about the rim and waist, swing handle, engraved monogram at one side, raised on three ball-form feet. Hallmarks underneath indicate St. Petersburg, 1895, and .875 fineness, along with maker's mark TH enclosed, possibly for T. Hesketh (see additional photo). Measures H.2 1/4" (4 3/4" to the swing handle), Dia.4 3/4". Weighs approximately 6.81 troy oz. For a high resolution photo
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2015-05-16