Description
Appears to be at least 80% silver - maybe used as a candy dish? I think it may be russian or from Persia area (armenian). Any more information or ideas on its value and history would be great - thanks!
Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
silver - 80% or higher - maybe 84?
Distinguishing marks
84 on bottom and small writing in language cant read
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
4.5 inches in diameter and 1 inch in height
Date Period
not sure
Weight
6.33 oz
History
came into it
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Photos
Re: Sterling Silver Bowl With Lid - Reads 84 on Bottom - ...
Mark 84 is Russian...
The Russian standard for silver was based on ' zolotnik '. The name comes from 'zoloto' meaning gold. The unit originated as the weight of a gold coin of the same name which circulated as late as 11th century in Kievan Rus. Originally, a zolotnik represented a 1/96 of a pound, later 1/72 of a pound. In the metric system, one zolotnik equals 4,266 grams, 96 zolotniks equal one Russian pound.
Converting the Russian marks to sterling values, we obtain the following comparisons in silver purity degree:
84 zol. = 875/1000
88 zol. = 916,6/1000
91 zol. = 947,9/1000
Would be great if you took a more focused pic of the silver marks - most likely the letters are cyrillic.
http://www.925-1000.com/Frussia_assay_01.html
Re: Sterling Silver Bowl With Lid - Reads 84 on Bottom - ...
"...maybe used as a candy dish?"
I would think it's for keeping tobaco or somethink similar.