Lot 488
  • 488

A Fabergé silver samovar-form table lighter, workmaster Anders Nevalainen, St Petersburg, circa 1895

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver, wood
  • height: 13.3cm, 5 1/4 in.
cylindrical on a square base, pierced crown and grill, stained turned handles, the tall chimney forming the lighter, struck with workmaster's initials, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 1947, in original Fabergé fitted wood box

Condition

Excellent condition. One handle bent slightly inwards. Formerly gilded, now almost all worn. Some wear to the silk lining of the box.
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