3 June 2015 Russian Art Auctions
3 June 2015
* 228. A Silver-Gilt Cut Crystal and Cloisonné Enamel Vodka Set
MARK OF VASILY GRACHEV, MARKER’S MARK "AP" IN CYRILLIC, ST PETERSBURG, LATE 19TH CENTURY, 84 AND 88 STANDARDS
18,000-25,000 GBP
Diameter of the shot glass 3.7 cm, of the tray 23.5 cm, height of the beaker 26 cm.
Comprising six shot glasses, a beaker with a lid and a tray, the tray enamelled with a band of scrolling foliage and a similar central decoration in opaque blue, marine turquoise and translucent red against a silver-gilt background, the shot glasses decorated with a matching motif and with gilt interiors, the beaker with a complementary enamelled design to the bottleneck and top of the diamond cut crystal lid, the main body with a foliage glass ornament, marked on the shot glasses, beaker and the tray.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.