A Small Goblet from the Cottage Palace Service, Imperial Glass Manufactory, St. Petersburg, after 1829

the bowl cut with a very fine diamond pattern relieved by an alternating series of lozenges and circles above a repeating pattern of leaves, the base of the bowl being cut in a heavy diamond pattern, the front affixed with blue glass shield on which are painted the arms of the Alexandria Cottage and the motto in Russian 'For Faith Tsar and Fatherland'

overall good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The Cottage Service was the first example of a coordinated glass and porcelain service being ordered simultaneously from the Imperial Glass and Porcelain Manufactories. It was also unusually complex, comprising four sizes of wine glasses, champagne glasses, and tumblers. See Karen Kettering, Russian Glass at Hillwood, Washington, DC, 2001, pp. 41-43.