A Silver and Glass Trompe L'Oeil Vodka Barrel
Cyrillic maker's marks 'P.D' and 'PED', St Petersburg, circa 1890
The silver-mounted frosted glass barrel-form decanter on scroll supports simulating tree branches, tied with silver ropes, with a branch-form spigot and rock-work stopper mount, on a silver stand cast to simulate grass, enclosed by a tied log fence, raised on a base in the form of tree branches, marked on stopper mount, fence, stand and supports
12¼ in. (31.1 cm.) high, 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm.) wide, 15 in. (38.1 cm.) deep
A Silver and Glass Trompe L'Oeil Vodka Barrel
Cyrillic maker's marks 'P.D' and 'PED', St Petersburg, circa 1890
The silver-mounted frosted glass barrel-form decanter on scroll supports simulating tree branches, tied with silver ropes, with a branch-form spigot and rock-work stopper mount, on a silver stand cast to simulate grass, enclosed by a tied log fence, raised on a base in the form of tree branches, marked on stopper mount, fence, stand and supports
12¼ in. (31.1 cm.) high, 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm.) wide, 15 in. (38.1 cm.) deep
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