15th Jul, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
A Set of Six Russian Imperial Soup Plates from the Banquet Service, various dates, late 19th century, decorated in red and gilt with a central roundel within a border of latticework and scrolls and the crowned monogram of Tsarevich Alexander Alexandrovich, factory cypher marks for Alexander II and Alexander III
26cm diameter
This service was ordered for the future Alexander III whilst he was still Grand Duke and was used at the Anichkov Palace in St Petersburg. Replacement pieces were made in the later 19th and early 20th century
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
One with a small footrim chip. No further damage and free from repair. Some slight gilt wear.
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Auction: Summer Fine Sale, 15th Jul, 2023
The Summer Sale at Tennants Auctioneers on 15th July is set to include a fine selection of art and antiques from notable private estates. On offer will be a selection of chattels removed from Aske Hall sold on the instructions of the Trustees of the late 3rd Marquess of Zetland Will Trust, selected items from the Estate of Martin and Felicity Mackintosh of Harrogate, selected items from Nook House, Jesmond Park East, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, The Property of a Lady, and select items from a Property in the Cayman Islands.
These estates will be denoted throughout the online catalogue as follows:
{} A Selection of Chattels removed from Aske Hall, sold on the instructions of The Trustees of the late 3rd Marquess of Zetland Will Trust
^ Selected items from the Estate of Martin & Felicity Mackintosh, Harrogate
~ Selected items from the Cayman Islands
♦ The Selected Contents from Nook House, Jesmond Park East, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
• The Property of a Lady
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Sunday 9 July to Friday 14 July 11am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am
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