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A Fabergé Diamond-Set Carved Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel and Seed Pearl Parasol Handle, circa 1900
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- apparently unmarked, the interior with Fabergé scratched inventory number 4680
- rock crystal, gold, enamel, diamonds, pearls
- Height 2 1/8 in. (excluding screw)
- 5.4 cm
the pumpkin-shaped rock crystal finial ribbed and mounted with a collar of transparent pink enamel over a wavy guilloché ground and applied with chased bands of interwoven laurel leaves and with interlacing rose diamond set zig-zag bands, the reserves set with seed pearls in collet mounts, and with a band of rose cut diamonds at the top
Provenance
Christie's, Geneva, May 12, 1981, lot 79.
Condition
with two small chips to the enamel nearest the top of the collar (one repaired), one small section of the gold inner liner of the collar bent
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.