Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN CUT-GLASS BEAKER WITH

A RUSSIAN CUT-GLASS BEAKER WITH A PORTRAIT OF PRINCE VORONTSOV - Russian cut-glass beaker with faceted spiral-cut sides and gilt rim. Decorated with two oval hand-painted porcelain medallions framed in gilt: one depicting Count Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov (1782–1856) in military uniform, the other featuring the Russian Imperial double-headed eagle with motto ”For Faith, Tsar, and Fatherland” in Cyrillic. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 4 1/2 in., (11.5 cm.) Condition: Glass with light surface wear and minor abrasions consistent with age, no significant chips or cracks; enamels in very good condition with only the faintest rubbing to the gilt; gilt rim with minor wear and light tarnish.