Bidspirit auction | A 19TH C. RUSSIAN SILVER-GILT

A 19TH C. RUSSIAN SILVER-GILT SERVING TRAY CA. 1830 - Fine quality Russia gilt-silver serving tray, rectangular with shaped octagonal corners and raised border engraved with Neoclassical motifs. The rim with chased and engraved foliate decoration, the corners depict scrolled foliage and a lyre, side handles with further repousse decor depicting two cherubs holding a lyre among scrolled foliage. Hallmarks: 84 silver standard, the Cyrillic maker's mark 'PL.' Circa 1830. Weight: 140.4 oz., (4000 g.) 30 1/4 x 19 in., (77 x 48 cm.) Condition: The tray is in good condition overall. Several insignificant scratches. Minor gilding losses to the back.