Lot 24
  • 24

A FABERGÉ JEWELED GOLD AND CARVED HARDSTONE EGYPTIAN REVIVAL STICKPIN, WORKMASTER OSCAR PIHL, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1895 |

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • obsidian, gold, diamonds
  • height 2 3/4 in., 6.8 cm
the finial formed as a Pharaoh's head, the face delicately carved of a black semi-translucent hardstone, probably obsidian, the Nemes set with rows of rubies and diamonds, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard

Condition

very good condition, the carving crisp, small wear to back of finial and bending to tip of pin consistent with age and use
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