An Alexander II Russian 84 zolotnik (875 standard) silver and niello dish, Moscow 1863 by M. Dmitriev (active 1854-1877)

Of circular form with cavetto edge and moulded rim, the field with a circular niello scene of architectural buildings, reserved in a band of niello and foliate scrolls with a matted ground. Fully marked to the reverse with assayer’s mark of Victor or Veniamin Savinsky (1859-94 and 1862-75).

Diameter – 15.5 cm / 6 inches

Weight – 128 grams / 4.12 ozt