A RUSSIAN SILVER-MOUNTED CRYSTAL PITCHER, WORKMASTER KONSTANTIN LINKE, RETAILED BY BOLIN, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1890 pear-form, in French taste, the handle and cover formed as acanthus leaves, the body cut in a diamond pattern, the interior gilt, the handle and interior of the lid marked with 84 standard and Moscow town mark, workmaster's mark K.L in Latin for Konstantin Linke, retailer's mark BOLIN in Latin overall height: 42 cm (16 1/2 in.), net weight: 2.35 kg (83 oz) CONDITION The pitcher appears in good original condition. Tarnish visible to the naked eye resulting in scattered darkening, would benefit from a polish. No significant issues to report otherwise. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.