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A rare cup and saucer by the Imperial Glass Factory...

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A rare cup and saucer by the Imperial Glass Factory in shell-like shapes. The cup and saucer are both of glass, cut and checkered to form the aforementioned shell-like shape. The rims of both are of gilt-silver which has been finely and delicately engraved with geometric patterns. The handle of the cup is likewise of gilt-silver, with motifs of flowers, palmettes, a crown, and a feather. At the base if the feather section are the hallmarks and maker's marks for the silver. Imperial Russia - CA. 1820 Dimensions: D: 5 1/4 in., (13.3 cm.); H: 3 in., (7.5 cm.) Near perfect.