Lot 416
  • 416

A Fabergé gold-mounted enamel scent bottle, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, 1908-1917

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • enamel, gold
  • height 5.7cm, 2 1/4 in.
the surface enamelled in translucent mauve over wavy spiral engine-turning, leaf-chased gold rim mount, with gold and cork stopper, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 and 88 standards, scratched inventory number 18267

Condition

Excellent restored condition. Re-enamelled along the top and bottom edges. The hinge very slightly loose.
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