Twelve wine glasses from the Sophie de Merenberg Service, Imperial Glass Factory, 19th century
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December 2, 04:59 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Twelve wine glasses from the Sophie de Merenberg Service, Imperial Glass Factory, 19th century
the clear bodies engraved with Imperial monogram, feet terminating in flower-shaped bases, together with a further glass from the service, apparently unmarked
13
height 12.7cm, 5in.
The present set of decanters formed part of the collection at Ardhuncart House, Aberdeenshire. Originally commissioned for Grand Duke Michael Mikhailovich of Russia, this service was inherited by his daughter Lady Zia Wernher.