Lot 73
  • 73

A Russian silver and cut-glass travelling toilet set, Klebnikov, Moscow, 1899-1908

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver, cut-glass
  • length of mirror 14 1/8 in.
  • 36 cm
in Empire style, comprising a Hand Mirror with ionic capital handle; a large Comb Box, six silver-capped cut glass Bottles, and six silver-capped cut-glass Jars, 14 pieces, in fitted oak case, marked with maker's name or initials and 84 standard mark

Condition

spots to surface of mirror, rim of one jar needs to be re-glued, minor chips to high points of glass, particularly smaller pieces and corners of comb box monogram probably removed from centers of wreaths, set does not fully fit in box and cover fittings suggest there were additional pieces
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