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Lot 525
  • 525

A pair of silver and cut glass tazzi, Grachev, St Petersburg, circa 1890

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver, glass
  • height: 25.3cm, 10in.
each stem cast and chased as a swimming dolphin holding aloft a scallop shell with its tail, the gadrooned base raised on three feet of entwining branches, each bowl cut with trellis and sunburst patterns, 84 standard

Condition

Excellent condition and impressive appearance. The glass bowls are possibly replacements but are well-matched. The glass with minor chips as expected.
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