Finely crafted Imperial Russian silver serving shovel, likely for caviar or butter. Solid 84 zolotnik (.875) silver with crisp Moscow assay marks. Maker: Ivan Alekseevich Merkov (ИАМ) Assayer: Viktor Savinkov (ВС) City: Moscow Year: 1877 Standard: 84 zolotnik (.875 silver) Weight: 80 g Clearly legible hallmarks: maker ИАМ, assayer ВС / 1877, Moscow (St George and dragon) and 84 standard. Excellent condition — no dents or repairs, only minimal surface wear consistent with age. Beautiful example of late-Imperial Russian silver from a respected Moscow workshop, with deep, well-struck marks typical of the period.