A Russian silver sugar basin, 1891 Moscow, assayer's mark 'Aa', of compressed ovoid form upon a circular foot, and 'C' scroll handles, a fitted lid with knop finial, the whole engraved with bands of traditional geometric designs, a central decorative frieze with a plain cartouche, giltwashed to the interior; hallmarked with Zolotnik 84 and with marks to lid, base and underside. Height 10 cm. Length 14 cm. Diameter 10.5 cm. Weight 229gr