Lot 459
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Three Imperial silver and glass decanters, Carl Tegelstein, St Petersburg, 1849
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, glass
- height 35cm, 13 3/4 in.
each of matte-finish glass with wavy rims, overlaid with openwork mounts cast and chased at one side with the Imperial cipher of Grand Duke Alexander Nikolaevich, later Emperor Alexander II, within grape vines, the reverse with the Imperial Eagle within the chain of the Order of St Andrew, the cork stoppers with Imperial crown surmounts, 84 standard
Provenance
Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881)
Sotheby's New York, 12 December 1986, lot 232
The Collections of Lily and Edmond🔴 J. Safra, sold, Sotheby's New York, 3 November 2005, lot 47
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The silver overlay of one bottle with one split, that of another with a loss at the collar approx. 2.5cm
"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."