RUSSIA. St. Petersburg hallmark (1818-1864). Master maker's mark P.A. (cyr).

Two silver-gilt silver vegetable dishes.

Border with double fillet punctuated with eggs and darts pattern. Letter M surmounted with count's crown. The two turned ivory and silver handles are removable and fit within a buff-colored skin accessory case.

Hallmark date of 1851.

Diameters: 24 cm (9-1/2 in.) and 27,5 cm (10-3/4 in.). Handles: 15 cm (6 in.) and 17 cm (6-1/2 in.).

Weight of dishes: 1853.40 gr. (4 lbs.).

Total overall weight: 2178.5 gr. (4-3/4 lbs.).

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