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A Fabergé jeweled varicolor gold and enamel-mounted carved hardstone paper knife, workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, circa 1890
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- nephrite, gold, enamel, rubies
- length 9 1/8 in. (23.1 cm)
the oval nephrite letter opener with a mount of gold chased laurel bands with collet-set rubies between bands of yellow gold and white opaque enamel, struck with workmaster's initials, KF in Cyrillic, 56 standard and scratched inventory number 17747 or 19747
Condition
overall very good condition; the handle of the letter opener with a tiny nick to the nephrite and the enamel collar with scattered pinpoint nicks, all consistent with age and use
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.