Vintage Soviet Russian 875 Silver Gilt Enamel Cake Server, USSR

A decorative vintage Soviet Russian cake server crafted from 875 silver with a warm gilt finish. The broad pierced blade is finely engraved with scrolling floral and foliate motifs, while the openwork handle is accented with turquoise-blue and black enamel. The combination of gilt silver, enamel decoration and detailed engraving gives the piece an attractive mid-century Russian character.

The cake server is marked 875, indicating 87.5% silver purity, together with a Cyrillic factory or maker’s mark. Its elegant form and generous proportions make it an appealing example of Soviet-era Russian silver tableware.

Details

Item: Cake server / pastry slice

Origin: Soviet Russia / USSR

Date / Period: Soviet era, mid-20th century

Material: Gilt 875 silver with enamel decoration

Silver Purity: 875 silver

Marks / Hallmarks: Marked 875 with an additional Cyrillic factory or maker’s mark

Decoration: Engraved floral and foliate motifs with pierced detailing and turquoise-blue and black enamel accents

Length: Approx. 24.5 cm

Weight: Approx. 62.8 grams

Condition: Very good vintage condition with age-related surface wear and light rubbing to the gilt finish. The enamel decoration remains well preserved overall. Please refer to the photographs for the full condition.

Historical and Collector Context

Silver of 875 purity was commonly used in Russian and Soviet silverwork. Decorative serving pieces of this type were produced not only for practical use but also as presentation and display items. The combination of gilding, pierced ornament and enamel detailing gives this cake server particularly strong decorative appeal for collectors of Soviet silver and vintage Russian tableware.

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