A PAIR OF RUSSIAN SILVER TRAYS, WORKMASTER A. RIEDEL, MOSCOW, 1896-1898 each of oblong lobed oval form, the fluted borders with crossed riibbons and acanthus leaf corners, the top of each centered with a monogram, each marked with 84 standard and assayer's mark Alexey Vasiliev, maker's mark A. RIEDEL in Latin together with stirrup insignia; dimensions of each: 31.7 x 45.5 cm (12 1/2 x 17 7/8 in.), overall weight: 2.55 kg (approximately 80.377 ozt) CONDITION The pair is in overall very good original condition, save for some wear, such as fine age-appropriate surface scratches and small spots of verdigris. 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.