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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BY THE IMPERIAL GLASS FACTORY, ST PETERSBURG, PERIOD OF ALEXANDER III (1881-1894)
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A GLASS VODKA SET
BY THE IMPERIAL GLASS FACTORY, ST PETERSBURG, PERIOD OF ALEXANDER III (1881-1894)
Comprising a decanter and six glasses, in the Old Russian style, enamelled overall in blue, red, white and gold with geometric borders and various drinking sayings, the decanter with a detachable stopper, all marked under base
The decanter, 6 in. (15.3 cm.) high
BY THE IMPERIAL GLASS FACTORY, ST PETERSBURG, PERIOD OF ALEXANDER III (1881-1894)
Comprising a decanter and six glasses, in the Old Russian style, enamelled overall in blue, red, white and gold with geometric borders and various drinking sayings, the decanter with a detachable stopper, all marked under base
The decanter, 6 in. (15.3 cm.) high
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Brought to you by
Margo Oganesian
Head of Department, Fabergé and Russian Works of Art
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.