A late 19^th century German silver twin handled bowl, Russian provincial import marks for Riga (used 1842-1882)

Of everted circular form upon a trumpet foot with beaded edge raised on four ball feet. The twin handles formed as twisted knots of rope. The edge of bowl with pierced decoration of quatrefoils textured to resemble rope. The interior of the bowl with repousse arches heightened with wrigglework. Marked to the interior of bowl with 84 (875 standard) and import mark; combination mark of 84, town mark and П.T (ПРИВОЗНЫХ ТОВАРОВ). Otherwise with numerals underneath 2999 and later French control mark.

Length – 36 cm / 14.25 inches

Weight – 877 grams / 28.2 ozt