A russian glass bratina, 19th century

Lot 444. the opaline overlay glass bowl of compressed globular form on circular foot, extensively decorated with gilt Imperial eagles and further enriched with Cyrillic drinking proverb 'Whoever drinks from this cup will be healthy', apparently unmarked - height: 17 cm. (6 3/4 in.) - Estimate: £10,000 - 15,000, $20,000 - 31,000

Provenance: Private collection, France.

Note : For a similar glass bratina by Krustaln Manufactory, see Sotheby's London, November 30, 2006, lot 362, and for an unmarked version, see Sotheby's New York, April 18, 2007, lot 200.

Bonhams. The Russian Sale, 26 Nov 2007. New Bond Street