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A pair of porcelain and silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel tea glasses and saucers, Kornilov Manufactory, St. Petersburg and Antip Kuzmichev, Moscow, circa 1895
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- length of cup holder: 9.75cm., 3 7/8 in
the glass holders enamelled throughout with polychrome flowers and geometric motifs, the handles shaped as Imperial Eagles, the underside with monogram MER, Made for Tiffany, 84 standard; the borders of cups and saucers similarly decorated with gilt scrolling foliage on white ground, with green manufactory marks
Condition
The porcelain cup with one vertical hairline crack, the other with two hairline cracks and further radiating hairlines cracks. There is some wear to the gilt decoration. The cup holders in apparent good condition.
"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."