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A pair of Russian Grand Ducal silver wine coasters, Nicholls & Plincke, St. Petersburg, 1882-99
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- silver
- diameter 6 5/8 in.
- 16.8 cm
engraved with interlaced M's below Imperial crown, marked on bases and sides and with Imperial warrant, 84 standard
Provenance
The MM monogram on these coasters is probably for Grand Duke Michael Mikhailovich (1861-1929), grandson of Tsar Nicholas I. Known to his family as "Miche-miche", from 1885 to 1891 he was building a palace in St. Petersburg on the Admiralty embankment. However, after a morganatic marriage in 1891, he and his wife were exiled from Russia.
Condition
good condition
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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.