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A Fabergé silver-mounted cut glass decanter, Moscow, circa 1895
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- silver, glass
- height 9 3/8 in., 23.8 cm
the tapering glass body cut and engraved with a pattern of stars, swags, and bows, the neck mount cast and chased with oval shields surrounded by acanthus leaves and bow knots within beaded borders, the hinged, domed cover with leaf-wrapped pinecone finial rising from foliate calyx, the angular handle terminating in foliate ornament, gilt interior, struck K. Fabergé with Imperial warrant and K.F in Cyrillic, 84 standard, with 19473 scratched into the underside of the glass
Condition
the hinged lid slightly loose and the neck mount with a small dent to each side within the oval-shaped cartouche
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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.