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The last state hallmark of the Russian Empire, used from 1908 to 1917, is distinguished by its complex execution, which makes it difficult to forge even with modern technologies. The original hallmarks were created by engravers of the Mint, and their craftsmanship is still difficult to replicate.

The history of silverware in Russia is closely linked to the era of Peter the Great and his efforts to Europeanize the lifestyle of the nobility. Until the 18th century, silver tableware was a privilege exclusively for the tsarist court and the highest nobility, but it was Peter's reforms that initiated the widespread adoption of silver sets as a symbol of status and wealth.

The value of some silver items is determined solely by their weight and the current price of the metal. Today, the price of scrap silver fluctuates, but on average, it is about 50 rubles per gram. This category usually includes items of common fineness marks, such as 875, 900, and the tsarist 84 zolotnik.