A SILVER COOLING VESSEL (KARLIK), RUSSIA, FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET, 19TH CENTURY |

the round silver karlik with hinged lid surmounted by floral-finial, twisted handle, spout with cylindrical lid, with foliate border, fitted with cylindrical container inside, underside stamped with Russian silver marks, including 'St George', '84', 'AS', 'MK 1820'

In good overall condition, some minor scratches and dents to surface, the handle of interior compartment bent, as viewed.
"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.
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While this vessel only features Russian silver marks, it's form is distinctly Ottoman (see lot 179). A close comparable was sold in these rooms, 20 April 2016, lot 192, with the tughra of Abdülhamid II (r.1876-1909), and crest of 'Abbas Hilmi Pasha (1874-1944), demonstrating the appreciation for such pieces by the Ottoman elite. This vessel may have been made for the Turkish market, or used by a local Russian elite that admired the exotic Ottoman shape.