Lot 235
  • 235

A Russian Silver Serving Glass Set with Five Glasses, St. Petersburg, 1880

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • marked with Latin initials apparently JB for unidentified workmaster, also with Polish control marks

  • silver, glass
  • Length over Handles 11 1/2 in.
  • 29.2 cm
the base and tea glass holders finely chased with geometric ornament drawn from folk textiles; the holders affixed to the base which is on four feet, also with two handles

Condition

one glass holder slightly loose; otherwise good condition
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