Lot 303
- 303
Napoleonic Wars: A rare commemorative cut-glass decanter, Imperial or Bakhmetev Glassworks, 1814-1830
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver, glass, enamel
- height: 14cm, 5 1/2 in.
bulbous body cut with diamond pattern and centred with white glass medallion decorated with Imperial cipher for Alexander I and inscribed in Russian 'Paris taken on March 19, 1814!' with waisted faceted neck and stopper
Condition
Tiny nicks to the facets on the body and the stopper. The stopper with further chips to the bottom and two very minor chips along the gilded rim. The gilding on the white medallion is rubbed as expected with age.
"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."