
Lot Closed
July 11, 02:54 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
painted with the imperial double-headed eagle, the crucified saint and flowers, with gilding along the upper edge of the sides and on the rocaille-style four feet, marked under base with crowned cypher for Alexander II
(2)
length of each 18cm; 7 1/8 in.
Inspired by the most prominent Imperial Russian order - an amazing example of which is to be offered in our 5th July Treasures sale, having been presented to Prince Friedrich Carl Nikolaus of Prussia - the present salts are part of a larger dinner service crafted by the Imperial Porcelain Factory for the Order of St Andrew the First Called.
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