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A large silver-mounted cut glass tankard, Julius Rappoport, St Petersburg, retailed by Khlebnikov, circa 1880
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, glass
- height: 34cm, 13 3/8 in.
tapering cylindrical form, the faceted body in the form of a lighthouse lamp, applied with silver bands, the lid cast and chased as a scallop shell and applied with the crossed anchors of the Admiralty, rope twist handle with knotted ends, 84 standard
Condition
There are some very minor nicks to the facets of the glass as expected; otherwise in very good overall 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."
Catalogue Note
Another tankard by Rappoport retailed by Khlebnikov is in the Tsaritsino State Reserve and Museum of Architecture, History, Art History and Landscaping, Moscow (inv. no. KP 828, Mt 376, SV 72).
For other comparable examples, please see Sotheby's London, 7 October 1998, lot 317; The Fabulous Epoch of Fabergé, exhibition catalogue, St. Petersburg, 1992, cat.no. 201, p.172 and Russian Silver of the centuries (16th - Early 20th), Slavia Saint-Petersburg, 2004, p.184.