Lot 443
  • 443

A Fabergé silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel pill box, workmaster Feodor Rückert, Moscow, 1908-1917

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • enamel, silver, wood, metal,
  • diameter: 5cm, 2in.
of circular cushion form, the surface with shaded polychrome floral and geometric motifs within cloison coil borders, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, overstriking workmaster's initials, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 37577

Condition

There is minor restoration to the lid just left of the hinge; otherwise in very good condition.
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