Lot 54
  • 54

THE PRINCES BARIATINSKY: A RUSSIAN SILVER-MOUNTED GLASS TANKARD AND TRAY, ROBERT KOKHUN (COLQHOUN), NICHOLS & PLINKE, ST. PETERSBURG, 1867 |

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • silver, glass
  • height (at thumbpiece) 5 15/16 in., 15 cm
the tapering glass body matted to resemble a barrel, the silver-mounted bands attaching to the scrolled handle, the hinged lid cast with pie-crust edge and applied with the chased and gilded coat-of-arms of the Princes Bariatinsky, complete with silver liner or tray with conforming pie crust edge, 84 standard

Condition

overall excellent condition, with good weight and detail; some small wear to handle, primarily near upper hinge, from age and use
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.