"Snake Cup, Crystal And Gilt Bronze, Possibly Russia Circa 1830. "
Rare and beautiful cut crystal and gilt bronze cup decorated with two handles formed of intertwined snakes, European work, most likely Russian due to the imperial crystal factory Saint-Petersburg. This cup is in superb condition, we will just note a slight alteration of the gilding. For a pair of cups of the model see Upssala auction, Swedish study, Sale of December 6, 2013 / lot 879.