A RUSSIAN SILVER-MOUNTED CRYSTAL PITCHER, GRACHEV BROTHERS, ST. PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1903 Of bulbous spherical form, cut with star facets, with plain collar, thumbpiece and rounded handle, the flat cover with a crowned monogram, the collar engraved F. v G. 1903., the collar marked with 84 standard and assayer's mark Ya.L for Yakov Lyapunov, maker's mark BR. GRACHEVY in Cyrillic with Imperial warrant, the handle and thumbpiece with kokoshnik marks, marked with kokoshnik mark and maker's mark under cover; overall height: 19.5 cm (7 5/8), weight: 1086.7 g CONDITION In overall excellent original condition. Minor nicks and scratches to the edges of the crystal. Minor dent to the left side of the lip. Some age-appopriate scratches and wear to the silver. No signs of restoration apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.