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Lot 622
  • 622

A Fabergé enamel cigarette case, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, 1899-1903

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver and enamel
  • width 9cm, 3 1/2 in.
of rounded rectangular form, the surface enamelled overall in translucent royal blue over sunburst and wavy engine-turning, rose-cut diamond-set thumbpiece, gilt interior, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard

Condition

Very good condition. There is a small area of successful restoration to the enamel at the thumbpiece. One shallow scratch to the base. The thumbpiece and opening slightly sticky.
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