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A porcelain coffee pot and twelve porcelain coffee cups and saucers from the Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich Service, Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg, periods of Alexander II (1855-1881) and Alexander III (1881-1894)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- height of coffee pot 21.8cm, 8 5/8 in.; height of cups 7cm, 2 3/4 in.
the coffee pot with blue and green Imperial cyphers of Alexander II, all of the cups with green Imperial cypher of Alexander III, dated 1885 (two), 1886, 1887 (three), 1889 (two), 1891, 1892 (two), one with illegible date mark, five saucers with blue and green Imperial cyphers of Alexander II, seven saucers with green Imperial cypher of Alexander III, dated 1887, 1889, 1890, 1891 (two) and 1892 (two)
Condition
Excellent condition overall; one saucer with a repaired break, once saucer with a tiny chip to the base rim. With minor gilding wear overall.
"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."