A Berlin (K.P.M.) armorial pierced quatrefoil two-handled flared circular basket from the Grand Duke Pavel Petrovich service, circa 1778. The basket painted & gilt with marriage coat-of-arms reserved against crowned double headed eagle, the border pierced with overlapping arches, enriched in gilding, underglaze blue sceptre marks & incised dashes. Width: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm).