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A SILVER PUNCH SERVICE, MOSCOW, 1894 |
估價
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- silver, gilding, wood (box), leather (box)
- height of bratina 17cm, 6 3/4 in.; diameter of tray 35.5cm, 14in.
comprising a bratina with kovsh-form ladle, tray and six charki, matte finish surfaces, engraved with Roman numeral 25 and initials VDF (Cyrillic), the tray with engraved inscription in Russian 'As a sign of love and respect/ To Vasily Somich/ Dent/ from the Mechanical Department/ of the Yaroslavl Grand/ Manufacture' dated 15 August 1869-1894, all struck with maker's mark VA (Cyrillic), for V. Akimov or Vasili Andreev, 84 standard, in a fitted leather Khlebnikov box, the lid applied with a plaque engraved in Russian 'From/ The Head of Office/ of Workshops/ (of) Locksmiths, Machinists/ Modellers, Blacksmiths/ Hammermen, Casters/ Woodturners/ Decorators, Gasmen/ Steammen, Greasers/ Stokers and others'
Condition
Excellent condition. The box with time wear, lacking its key.
"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."