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A Russian Silver-Mounted Cut Glass Tea Caddy and Spoon, Vasili Osipov Ivanov, St. Petersburg, late 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- glass, silver, and gilded silver
- Height of Tea Caddy 5 1/4 in.; Length of Spoon 8 3/8 in.
- 13.3 cm; 21.3 cm
the tea caddy of upright rectangular form with silver screw-on lid chased and repoussé to resemble basketwork and with cut glass body; also with mounted gilded silver cork stopper with collapsible ring handle; the spoon handle also chased and repoussé to resemble basketwork with shaped gilded silver bowl and silver matted back
Condition
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.
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.