Rare vintage Russian silver gilt 916 purity basket with handle. It measures approximately 4 ” by 4.25 ” and approximately 4.5 inches tall with the handle extended. Total weight 4.8 Troy ounces or approximately 136 grams. The border of the basket has an intricate Niello design with a central cartouche depicting a mountain scene. The top border has a scalloped reticulated edge. The basket handle folds up or down easily. The inside of the basket and the inside of the basket handle are gold. Hallmarked on the underside with a 916 purity mark.