of oval shape in vermeille silver with side handles in the shape of a boar's head and lid grip modelled with duck, fish-shells and leaves. 875/1000, hallmarked for a silver fineness of 84 zolotniks (875/1000) used in Moscow in 1796 and with the mark '800' in an oval outline in use in Italy in the 20th century.
Item condition grading: **** good, minor signs of use commensurate with use over time