comprising five dinner plates, five soup plates, four lunch plates, three side plates, a serving plate, an oval serving dish, a covered tureen, a covered butter dish, a covered mustard pot, a sauce bowl with plate, a shaker and salt, all painted with views and monuments of the canal, stamped blue factory marks, the views annotated in Russian inscriptions in iron red overglaze

Excellent condition. Small light scratches to the glazing throughout. The edges with very light gilding and glazing loss.
"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."