This piece dates to the late Imperial Russian period (circa 1885–1915), confirmed by the old orthography (“Къ”)used before the 1918 Russian spelling reform. The tray features a distinct factory emblem above the text, representing the original workshop trademark.
Origin: Imperial Russia (Tula)
Date: Late 19th–early 20th century
Material: Solid brass
Diameter: 9.5 inches (24.1 cm)
Weight: 448 grams
Construction: Spun brass with hand-finished surface
Markings: Cyrillic maker’s stamp + factory emblem