Lot 475
  • 475

A pair of Fabergé silver-mounted cut and coloured glass decanters, Moscow, circa 1890-95

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver, glass, wood
  • height: 19.5cm, 7 3/4 in.
the green glass bodies cut to clear with rocaille scrolls and a cartouche of diaper pattern, the swirl-engraved collars below hinged scroll supports, struck KF in Cyrillic, 84 standard, each with scratched inventory number 10759, in original Fabergé fitted wood box

Condition

Excellent condition, with only a small number of tiny chips to the glass, less than expected. The hinges slightly loose. The box and box lining with wear and some staining.
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