RUSSIAN SILVER OVAL CENTREPIECE WITH CRYSTAL LINING SECOND ARTEL, MOSCOW, 1908-1917 Marks: silver hallmark '84' with 'woman's head with kokoshnik turned right', Cyrillic goldsmith's hallmark '2A'; engraved dedication in Cyrillic silver: chasing, gilding, engraving; crystal: faceting, polishing H. 12 cm, silver mounting - 8.5 x 35.5 cm (with handles), crystal lining - 9 x 23.5 x 16 cm gross weight (silver): circa 500 gr. At the buyer's request, we will be happy to provide a general condition report on the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or consult a specialist of their choice for a full assessment of the condition of the lot. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.