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Two silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel tea glass holders, Moscow
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- silver-gilt, enamel
- height of the first 11.5cm, 4 1/2 in.
both with stylised polychrome foliage on stippled grounds within turquoise bead borders, the first with cockerels below a pierced rim, knopped handle, Nikolai Alekseev, 1893, 88 standard; the second centred with engraved initials in a polished roundel, struck with unrecorded Cyrillic maker's mark PR or LR, 1888, 84 standard
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 12, 13 &15 November 1984, lots 87 and 89
Condition
Overall very good condition. Both with repaired damages to the lower beaded border. A few very small losses to the enamel of the pierced border. The base of the smaller slightly misshapen. The gilding of the smaller holder worn to the silver in places.
"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."