A Nicholas II Russian 84 zolotnik (875 standard) silver covered sugar bowl, Moscow circa 1895 by Pytor Pavlovich Milyukov (active 1877-1912)

globular form with twin loop handles, the pull off gently domed lid surmounted by a detachable ivory knop finial. The front with engraved decoration of a floral arch with a putto and birds, a vacant centre. The lid with an engraved floral spray. Gilt interior. Marked underneath with makers mark (Postnikova 820) and dvonik assay mark, the lid with makers mark and town mark.

Height – 10.1 cm / 4.05 inches

Weight – 216 grams / 6.94 ozt