the circular bowl with fluted rim and two openwork bracket handles, the domed lid, knop and spreading foot also fluted, gilt interior, silver-plated liner, struck with unrecorded maker's mark IGR (Latin) in a heart, assay master Andrei Titov 

Excellent condition with appropriate nics to scratches consistent with age. The lip of the lid slightly crimped. The lining with wear to the surface from use.
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