Soviet Union Silver-Gilt Salt Cellar and Spoon

Soviet Union Silver-Gilt Salt Cellar and Spoon

.875 silver, the cellar 1927-1946, Riga Jewelry Factory, of squat cylindrical form with cavetto base, wrigglework engraving and raised on three pad feet, the spoon 1971, Baku Jewelry Factory, with acorn bowl and oak leaf finial.
cellar h. 1", dia. 1-3/8", spoon l. 2-5/8"; 0.63 total t. oz.
Condition Report: **Mellowing to the gilding throughout, with losses on the sharp edges of the cellar, with oxidation in some spots. No dents or breaks. Each piece marked with Soviet-era hallmarks, the cellar 1924-1946, the spoon 1958-2000.