The handle is hollow but made of thick silver and not filled. The blade is stunning--it has a hand-engraved scene of a family of 7 elephants, including 2 youngsters. The blade has some gilt highlights around the border and the trees. This server has no monograms.
An unusual and fine antique Russian server. 84 kokoshnik mark and Cyrillic maker's mark for Timofeì Ilbin. Excellent condition with minor wear to the handle.
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