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Twelve Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel salts
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- silver-gilt, enamel, wood
- diameter of largest salt cellars 2 1/8 in.
- 5.5 cm
comprising a harlequin set of four salt cellars by Grigorii (Egor) Pankratiev, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917, 84 standard, and four salt spoons with hanger handles, by A.S. Martynov, St. Petersburg, 84 standard, in a fitted oak case of Imperial Purveyor I.E. Morozov, St. Petersburg; a pair of master salts and spoons, the salts struck with Cyrillic initials VA, probably for Vasily Agafonov, Moscow, 1908-1917, 84 standard, the spoons by Nikolai Strulev, Moscow, circa 1890, 84 standard, in a fitted oak case, the name obscured; a set of three salt cellars and spoons, Moscow, 1894; and a group of three similar salt cellars in various sizes, circa 1900
Condition
the harlequin set possibly put together later, otherwise good
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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.