KORNILOV PAIR OF PIPES ON A PORCELAIN PACK OF CARDS Kornilov Brothers Porcelain Factory, Saint Petersburg, 1861-1917 Porcelain, polychrome paint over glaze, gilding Blue mark 'The Kornilov Brothers of St Petersburg' under the double-headed eagle (on the underside) H 9.5 cm, D. 18 cm We are grateful to Vladimir Levshenkov, a specially invited porcelain expert, for his help in describing this lot. At the buyer's request we would be happy to provide a general report on the condition of 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.