Lot 70
  • 70

A Large Fabergé Silver Cane Handle in the Form of the Old Man of the Forest, Moscow, circa 1900

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • marked K. Fabergé in Cyrillic with Imperial warrant and 84 standard
  • Silver
  • Length 5 in.
  • 12.7 cm
the arched handle cast depicting the bearded Old Man of the Forest in a fur-lined cap and high collar, his beard and the fur of his hat curl onto the handle and fade into a series of decorative circles and swirling forms, the collar with conforming decoration

Condition

overall good condition; the surface scratched and pitted in a manner typical of the manufacture
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