CUP AND SAUCER FROM THE CEREMONIAL SERVICE OF THE IMPERIAL YACHT 'DERZHAVA Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, Saint Petersburg Cup: Alexander II period; saucer: Nicholas II period Model by I.A. Monigetti, circa 1870s Marks: green underglaze mark of Alexander II (cup) and green underglaze mark of Nicholas II under imperial crown and dated 1913 (saucer) Cup: H. 8 cm, D. 8.3 cm; Saucer: D. 10 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.