comprising a large oval platter, a rectangular terrine, twelve dinner plates and twelve dessert plates, with green or blue Imperial cypher of Nicholas I, green Imperial cypher of Alexander II, and one with green Imperial cypher of Nicholas II dated 1912 (26)

overall good condition; rubbing to gilding throughout (primarily to borders) consistent with age and use. The large oval platter with blue Nicholas I mark; the rectangular terrine (width 9 3/8 in.) with green Alexander II cypher mark; 3 dessert plates (dia. 8 5/8 in.) with blue Nicholas I cypher mark; 9 dessert plates (dia. 8 ½ -9 in.) with green Alexander II cypher mark, 1 cracked through length of body; 9 dinner plates (dia. 9 7/8 in.) with green Alexander II cypher mark; 1 dinner plate (dia. 10 in.) with blue Nicholas I cypher mark; 1 dinner plate (dia. 10 in.) with green Nicholas I cypher mark; 1 dinner plate (dia. 10 3/8 in.) with green Nicholas II cypher mark dated 1912
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.