A Russian Imperial gilt silver paperweight featuring a cast miniature of the Millennium of Russia, a monument in the Novgorod Kremlin erected in 1862 to celebrate the millennium of Ruriks arrival to Novgorod, an event traditionally taken as a starting point of the history of Russian statehood. Stands on a malachite carved base with a footed mount. Hallmarked with manufacturer and 84 silver proof marks. Total weight: 1334 g. Russian Silver Paperweights And Collectibles.