Rare Riga Soviet Basket - Centrepiece - 875 silver

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Jeroen Zoetmulder
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Has over 30 years of experience in archaeology and is an appraiser specialising in archaeological objects.

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The 875 silver Riga-made basket from Latvia dating to 1940–1950 measures 12 cm wide, 12 cm deep and 15 cm high (15 cm with handle), weighs 188 g, and is in good used condition with a floral rim and a baroque cartouche with roses, maker marked “PG” with the Soviet assay mark and Riga assay office “τ.”

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For sale is a beautiful silver basket made in Riga during the Soviet era. The piece bears the official 875 silver fineness mark, alongside the Soviet assay mark (worker’s head in profile) with the Riga assay office “τ” symbol. The maker’s mark is “PG”.
The basket is richly decorated with a floral rim and a baroque-style cartouche with roses – an elegant and finely crafted item.
Height (with handle): 15 cm
Width: 12 cm
Weight: 188 g
Material: silver 875‰
Condition: good, without repairs or damage.
Please see photos as part of the description.

For sale is a beautiful silver basket made in Riga during the Soviet era. The piece bears the official 875 silver fineness mark, alongside the Soviet assay mark (worker’s head in profile) with the Riga assay office “τ” symbol. The maker’s mark is “PG”.
The basket is richly decorated with a floral rim and a baroque-style cartouche with roses – an elegant and finely crafted item.
Height (with handle): 15 cm
Width: 12 cm
Weight: 188 g
Material: silver 875‰
Condition: good, without repairs or damage.
Please see photos as part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Latvia
Designer/Artist/Maker
Rare Riga Soviet Basket
Material
875 silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
15 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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Objects sold
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