A Russian gilt silver tea glass holder made in the trompe loeil technique. In shape of a birch tree stump with a peeling bark, foliage around, with a peasants fur hat and mittens. A Pan-Slavic angular handle is in the shape of an ax thrust into a branch. Marked with 84 Russian silver proof and the manufacturer hallmarks. Weight: 232 g. Russian Silver Drinkware Collectibles.