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Fabergé silver egg-form traveling vodka cups, Moscow, 1898-1905
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- height 2 1/4 in. (5.8 cm)
of egg form with spreading feet that can be removed and stored inside the cups, the body decorated with swans and anthemia amongst scrolling ornament, engraved with the commemorative date 17 April 1905, struck with Cyrillic initials KF, 84 standard
Condition
small dent to edge of one foot (top half) and small, scattered dents to sides of cup
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.
Catalogue Note
By tradition, traveling toasting cups of this sort were given to survivors of the Battle of Tsushima