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SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Details
Colored Glass Bratina
Second half 19th century
Of compressed globular form on low pedestal foot, the turquoise cased opaline body decorated with gilt Imperial double-headed eagles, the gilt rim with the drinking proverb in Russian, "Whoever drinks from this cup will be healthy," sold together with related documents, apparently unmarked
7 in. (17.8 cm.) high
Second half 19th century
Of compressed globular form on low pedestal foot, the turquoise cased opaline body decorated with gilt Imperial double-headed eagles, the gilt rim with the drinking proverb in Russian, "Whoever drinks from this cup will be healthy," sold together with related documents, apparently unmarked
7 in. (17.8 cm.) high
Provenance
Purchased at Hammer Galleries, New York, invoice dated 22 August 1935.
By descent to the present owner.
By descent to the present owner.
Further details
For a similar glass bratina, see Sotheby's London, November 30, 2006, lot 362.