- 557
A trompe l'oeil silver vodka set, St. Petersburg, 1883
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, glass, wood, metal, silk
- diameter of tray: 25cm, 9 7/8 in; height of carafe: 20cm, 7 7/8 in.
comprising: a tray, bottle and six handled cups with glass liners, cast and engraved to simulate woven birch, the tray engraved and initials KK and inscribed in Russian: 'To dear teacher from grateful student A.O.', struck with unidentified maker's marks P.D. (Cyrillic) and PYeD (Cyrillic), 84 standard, Czech control marks, in original wood box, the lid with metal plaque engraved KK
Condition
In good overall condition consistent with age. The cups with replacement glass liners.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For another vodka set by this maker, see Christie's Geneva, 19 November 1981, lot 18. See also lot 554.