Description An interesting example of Russian Imperial silver made by the master silversmiths of Pavel Sasikov in St Petersburg. Fashioned from heavy gauge silver, the salt cellar is hand engraved with a distinctive design of Eastern motifs on a matted background. Excellent quality and feels good in the hand. Weight 95g, 3 troy oz. Height 5.1cm. Diameter 7.5cm. Made in St Petersburg, Russia. Circa 1870-1880. Silver grade 84 zolotniks. Marks. Stamped underneath with Russian silver marks for St Petersburg. The Russian silver mark 84 zolotniks corresponds to silver 87.5% purity.
