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A Fabergé cut and coloured glass decanter with silver-gilt mounts, Moscow, circa 1890
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- glass, silver
- height 31.3cm, 12 3/8 in.
in Far Eastern taste, the yellow glass body of oval section and cut with branches of chrysanthemum, divided by a central band chased with stylised lotus, the plain collar issuing the handle formed as a branch of clematis and terminating in a Chinese mask of an old man with plaited hair, the base cast as a coiling snake, struck KF and K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 7853
Condition
Excellent condition, the silver has been re-gild, interesting and attractive glass
"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."