A GROUP OF RUSSIAN GLASSWARE |

comprising a glass goblet engraved with the monogram of Catherine II, probably the Imperial Glassworks, circa 1770; a mouthblown decanter with stopper and three cylindrical glasses, all etched and gilded with the Imperial eagle in gilt above a banner that has been removed, possibly to omit any reference to the ancient regime after the October Revolution, apparently unmarked, circa 1910

Sold Sotheby’s New York, December 11, 1990, lot 82, part.

the glass of the goblet with a slight purple cast and unpolished pontil mark frequently seen in 18th-century Russian glass from the Imperial Glassworks, with one tiny chip to underside of foot, probably resulting from a small air bubble; the neck of the decanter with some wear to the gilding, the stopper with chips
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.
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