Lot 76
  • 76

A Fabergé Carved Bowenite, Gold, Enamel and Diamond-Set Parasol Handle, Workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, circa 1895

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • with workmaster's initials and 56 standard

  • Bowenite, gold, enamel, diamonds
  • Height 4 1/4 in.
  • 10.8 cm
the scrolling tau-shaped handle carved of bowenite, the collar enameled in salmon pink over a wavy guilloché ground with twisting relieving bands of chased gold, the ends with bands of rose diamonds

Condition

with enamel losses and repairs, missing three diamonds
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