RUSSIA, CIRCA 1880

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A GLASS VODKA SET
RUSSIA, CIRCA 1880
Comprising a decanter, nine glasses and a tray; in the Old Russian style, enamelled overall in the blue, red, green and gold with geometric borders and various drinking proverbs, the tray centring a stylised flowerhead within filigree and strapwork borders, the bulbous decanter and glasses further enamelled with drinking adages, unmarked
The tray 12 in. (30.2 cm.) diameter, the decanter 6¼ in. (15.5 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

For a comparable design by the Imperial Glass Works, see exhibition catalogue, Russian Style: The Collection of the State Historical Museum, The State Historical Museum, Moscow, 1998, illustrated and listed p. 151, nos. 347-348.

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