NEOCLASSICAL STYLE SILVER-GILT AND CARVED CRYSTAL DECANTER WITH DOLPHIN-SHAPED HANDLE Europe, mid - late 19th century. Imported into Russia in the last quarter of the 19th century, it was used in Russian households.

Silver, chased, gilt, mount. Carved crystal Hallmarks: 84 silver standard, illegible coat of arms, abbreviation in Cyrillic ‘PT’ – Russian mark from the last quarter of 19th century for imported items Height 35.8 cm, diameter of the base 12 cm Provenance: Important private collection, Europe