An Alexander II Russian 19^th century 84 zolotnik (875 standard) silver and niello soup ladle, Moscow circa 1875 by ?Ж

Fiddle pattern, with deeply engraved decoration of foliate scrolls and rosettes to the front, all over decorated with Niello work of trailing foliage. Marked to the reverse, obscured makers marks, date stamp obliterated possibly 1875, assayer B.C.

Length – 30 cm / 11.9 inches

Weight – 220 grams / 7.07 ozt