Decorative Arts Auction

June 17, 2014

LOT 63

Lot 63

Russian Silver Oval Cake Basket, Fabian Frederik Allenius, St. Petersburg, 1875

Russian Silver Oval Cake Basket, Fabian Frederik Allenius, St. Petersburg, 1875
Lot 63 Details
Russian Silver Oval Cake Basket, Fabian Frederik Allenius, St. Petersburg, 1875

with gilt interior and swing handle
length 10" — 25.3 cm.
assaymaster Pavel Andreyevich Kostychev

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $1,680
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor dent at the rim; otherwise substantially in good condition; well marked under the base and on the handle

LOT 63
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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