From the Baltic to Penzance

It’s not just the London salerooms that are benefiting from the renewed enthusiasm for Russian works of art. The highlight of the sale conducted by David Lay of Penzance on February 28-29 was this late 19th century silver gilt and cloisonné enamel presentation vodka set.

It was consigned for sale by a descendant of the original recipient.

All eight elements of the set b…

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