SILVER SUGAR BOWL, PARTIALLY GILDED, TROMPE-L'OEIL, WITH LID Master goldsmith CGS, master assayer Eduard Brandenburg, St Petersburg, 1858 Marks: '84' silver hallmark, goldsmith's mark 'CGS', master assayer's mark in Cyrillic 'EB' (for Eduard Brandenburg) above the date 1858 H. 10.5 cm, D. 10.7 cm gross weight: 360 g 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.