RARE ANTIQUE RUSSIAN GLASS VODKA BOTTLE, 1896

RARE ANTIQUE RUSSIAN GLASS VODKA BOTTLE, 1896
RARE ANTIQUE RUSSIAN LARGE GLASS VODKA BOTTLE, CIRCA 1896
A large Russian Empire vodka bottle made from blue glass.
The bottle is marked with a text saying that the manufacturer Pyotr Arsentyevich Smirnov supplied the Russian imperial court from Chugunny most, Moscow.
Also marked with the date "1896" and the coat of arms of the Russian Empire.
Pyotr Smirnov (1831-1898) - entrepreneur, founder and director of the Highest Approved Partnership of Pyotr Smirnov, supplier of the courtyard of His Imperial Majesty, creator of the famous Russian vodka of the highest quality, berry and fruit drinks.
CONDITION: Very good without cracks or schips. Please refer to pictures and email with any questions.
LARGE SIZE: 14 1/2 inches (37 cm).
ESTIMATE PRICE: $6,000 - $7,000.
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