Lot 520
- 520
Two silver platters from the Grand Duke Michael Nikolaevich Service, the first Nicholls & Plincke, the second Michael Peippo, St Petersburg, 1857
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- width: 45cm, 17 3/4 in.
oval, each rim cast with wide leaf scrolls and engraved with crowned cypher MN (Cyrillic) and the Imperial eagle
Condition
Shallow surface dents and scratches, but generally in very good order. The Nicholls & Plincke tray is heavier.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Grand Duke Michael Nikolaevich (1832-1909), fourth son of Emperor Nicholas I, married, on 16 August 1857, Princess Cecily of Baden (1839-1891), who took the name Olga Feodorovna.