comprising a coffee pot, a sugar bowl and a milk jug, each of turret shape and decorated with medallions painted en grisaille with views of the city of Moscow and the Kremlin flanked by medallions of polychrome birds and flowers on a pale blue ground and enamelled with bands of flowers and geometrical motifs, the handles with pale blue scalework, the coffee pot with bird's head spout, the domed cover to the coffee pot and sugar bowl enamelled in blue, green and red flowers and chequer pattern, struck with maker's mark beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard

The coffee pot with with small areas of enamel loss, in some instances to the metal. The sugar bowl missing a small round finial from one of the handles. The sugar bowl is missing one of the decorative medallions from the side.
"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."