Grande chope en argent et vermeil par Andrej Kostrinskij, Moscou, vers 1745

reposant sur trois pieds en grenades, le corps ciselé et repoussé de paysages et rinceaux, le couvercle de même avec appui-pouce en grenade, gravée sous la base N° 11 4 66 90 sol et N° 3.4 9030A

A bump on the handle, a small restoration on thumbpiece, bumps on the cover rim, otherwise in good condition Impressive size.
"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."

The style of the tankard and the foliate engraving around its cover would suggest that the tankard itself might have been made in Riga or Reval at the end of the 17th century, with the decoration and marks being added in Moscow circa 1745