AN ENAMELLED GLASS DECANTER AND TWO CHARKAS
BY THE IMPERIAL GLASS FACTORY, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1870S
After the design by V. Sychugov, the decanter of rectangular form with cut corners, enamelled overall with gilt strapwork within blue and red borders, applied throughout with green, blue and red cabochon glass beads, the top edge reserves inscribed with a Russian drinking saying 'A cup of wine will strengthen the mind', with a detachable stopper; the charkas similarly decorated, the decanter marked under base with a red factory mark
The decanter, 10 1⁄2 in. (26.7 cm.) high, with the stopper
AN ENAMELLED GLASS DECANTER AND TWO CHARKAS
BY THE IMPERIAL GLASS FACTORY, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1870S
After the design by V. Sychugov, the decanter of rectangular form with cut corners, enamelled overall with gilt strapwork within blue and red borders, applied throughout with green, blue and red cabochon glass beads, the top edge reserves inscribed with a Russian drinking saying 'A cup of wine will strengthen the mind', with a detachable stopper; the charkas similarly decorated, the decanter marked under base with a red factory mark
The decanter, 10 1⁄2 in. (26.7 cm.) high, with the stopper
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