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MARKED SCHONBORN, MOSCOW, 1825
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AN IMPRESSIVE RUSSIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE
MARKED SCHONBORN, MOSCOW, 1825
Comprising a samovar, a coffee pot, a tea pot, a covered sugar bowl, a cream jug, a cake basket, and a tray; each repoussé with neoclassical motifs, rams' masks and rose bands, the tray engraved with coat-of-arms of the Troubetzkoy family, with ivory insulators, marked throughout, also with import marks; in a brass-bound wood fitted case
The samovar 22 in. (55.9 cm.) high; the tray 30½ in. (77.5 cm.) wide
581 oz. (18,091 gr.) gross
MARKED SCHONBORN, MOSCOW, 1825
Comprising a samovar, a coffee pot, a tea pot, a covered sugar bowl, a cream jug, a cake basket, and a tray; each repoussé with neoclassical motifs, rams' masks and rose bands, the tray engraved with coat-of-arms of the Troubetzkoy family, with ivory insulators, marked throughout, also with import marks; in a brass-bound wood fitted case
The samovar 22 in. (55.9 cm.) high; the tray 30½ in. (77.5 cm.) wide
581 oz. (18,091 gr.) gross
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
France currently has restrictions on the sale and commercial movement of all elephant ivory items, including pre-1947 “antique” elephant ivory items. Christie’s is unable to arrange shipments of any elephant ivory lots to France until further guidance is issued by the French authorities. Bidders who intend to ship an ivory lot to France bid at their own risk. A delay or inability to export elephant ivory is not grounds to cancel the purchase of a lot, and buyers remain responsible for all storage charges that accrue in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.
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