- 661
A Fabergé silver-mounted cut glass decanter, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, glass
- height 33cm, 14in.
the tapering body cut with diamonds and fluting, the collar mount with a frieze of swans supporting laurel festoons within Greek key and bound laurel borders, the hinged lid with laurel wreath finial, gilt interior, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard
Condition
Excellent condition. The underside of the glass base with scratches consistent with age and use, the gilding worn around the edge of the rim of both collar and lid where the two meet. Scratches to the gilding around nut on underside of lid.
"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."