TEA SERVICE COMPRISING A SILVER GILT SUGAR BOWL AND CREAMER WITH 'AD' MONOGRAM AND FLORAL DECORATION Hallmarks: standard hallmark '84', master hallmark in Cyrillic 'VA', probably for V. Akimov, Moscow, mid-19th century - 1908, master assayer's mark 'AA' above the date 1986, coat of arms of the city of Moscow sugar bowl H. 12 cm (with lid), W. 16 cm (with handles) gross weight: 317 g. creamer H. 8.6 cm, L. 11.7 cm gross weight: 135 g. At the buyer's request, we will 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.