Bidspirit auction | A LARGE RUSSIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER

A LARGE RUSSIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER AND NIELLO BASKET WITH A VIEW OF MOSCOW KREMLIN, 1894 - Of oval form on a slightly raised foot, the sides finely engraved with scrolling foliate ornament and oval niello panels depicting the Moscow Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, date ”1894” and monogram ”AV” (Cyrillic). The hinged handle rises gracefully from the rim, completing the basket’s elegant silhouette. The interior parcel gilt. A richly decorated and substantial example of late Imperial Russian niello silverwork, exemplifying the refined craftsmanship of Moscow silversmiths during the reign of Alexander III. Hallmarks: Maker’s mark ”МС” (Cyrillic), assayer's mark ”АС”, 1894 date mark, 84 silver standard, St. George Moscow mark, and the Imperial double-headed eagle mark. Weight: 23.1 oz. (654.9 g.) Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: W: 8 in., (20.3 cm.) Condition: Good overall, with some tarnishing and scratching consistent with age and use. The gilding is faded but still extant.