A Nicholas I mid-19th century Russian 84 Zolotnik silver salt, Saint Petersburg 1842 by Carl Magnus Stahle (active 1830-49)

Of hexafoil form upon a pedestal circular foot, gilt interior. Fully marked underneath with maker's mark CMS and for assayer Dimitry Tversky (1834-51). Together with a Nicholas I spill vase, embossed and pierced decoration, glass liner deficient, Saint Petersburg 1836 by Chretien Duheme (active from 1813), marked underneath with makers mark CD and for assayer Mikhail Karpinsky (1825-38). (2)

Vase height – 13.6 cm / 5.4 inches

Weight – 194 grams / 6.24 ozt