A Russian amethyst glass commemorative portrait beaker

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A Russian amethyst glass commemorative portrait beaker
transfer-printed en grisaille with a bust length portrait of the Tzar, probably Alexander II, the reverse silvered with flower sprays, fluted lower section -- 9cm. high; and a blue beaker similarly printed with the Tzarina, probably Maria Alexandrova -- 8cm. high, mid 19th century (extensive wear)
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