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A silver and enamel vodka cup, St Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, enamel, gilt
- height: 8.8cm, 3 1/2 in.
in the form of a helmet of the Imperial Guards of the Pavlovsk Regiment, the front applied with the Star of the Order of St. Andrew on a finely chased double-headed Imperial eagle below the Imperial crown and inscribed in Russian God is with Us, the ribbon above the Star inscribed in black enamel For Gorny Dubnyak 12 October 1877, the slanting back and the sides enamelled in strawberry red and white, the top with silver plum and Imperial cipher for Nicholas II on yellow enamel ground, the rim engraved with a name Count V.F. Makulov 1909, gilt interior, workmaster's initial K.P (Cyrillic), 84 standard
Condition
Generally very good condition, one area of restoration to red enamel on top of the hat, excellent weight and impressive
"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."