A SILVER RUSSIAN CUP AND TEA STRAINER comprising: a) the cup of cylindrical form, the body with a cobblestone motif, on the bottom is a coin, the cup marked with spurious Faberage mark, 91 standard, townmark and export mark around bottom foot rim; overall height: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); weight: 64.28 g (2.07 ozt) b) the strainer verso and recto with architectural motifs, alternating with a floral bouquet, the lid featuring a floral motif with a budding finial, the strainer marked with worker master's mark, townmark and 875 standard on the bottom; overall height: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); weight: 176.24 g (5.67 ozt) CONDITION Both appear in very good original condition. a) Minor tarnishing to the interior of the cup, visible to the naked eye. No significant issues to report otherwise. b) Darkening to the rim, base and lid. Rubbing to the body. Light surface scratches visible to the body. 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.