A Fabergé jewelled gold brooch, workmaster August Holmström, St Petersburg, circa 1890

formed as a figure of eight around two oval moonstones and centred with a spinel, the borders set with rose-cut diamonds, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 41324 or 41224, in original velvet case

Excellent condition, one moonstone with a light scratch approximately 0.5cm long to the reverse, the surfaces with light wear consistent with age and use.
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For similar figure of eight brooches by Holmström, please see Sotheby's Olympia, 23 May 2002, lot 58 and Christie's New York, 23 April 2010, lot 46.