A PARCEL-GILT SILVER-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS DECANTER, MARKED BOLIN, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF KONSTANTIN LINKE, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1890
A PARCEL-GILT SILVER-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS DECANTER
MARKED BOLIN, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF KONSTANTIN LINKE, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1890
Of shallow bulbous form, with a scroll handle shaped as a mythological creature, the colourless glass body cut with a diamond pattern, applied throughout with a silver openwork mount cast and chased with scrolling foliate motifs centring a harp on each side, the cover with three finials cast as poppy husks, gilt interior, marked inside cover and under base
12 in. (30.5 cm.) high
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A PARCEL-GILT SILVER-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS DECANTER
MARKED BOLIN, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF KONSTANTIN LINKE, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1890
Of shallow bulbous form, with a scroll handle shaped as a mythological creature, the colourless glass body cut with a diamond pattern, applied throughout with a silver openwork mount cast and chased with scrolling foliate motifs centring a harp on each side, the cover with three finials cast as poppy husks, gilt interior, marked inside cover and under base
12 in. (30.5 cm.) high
Special Notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.