Lot 435
  • 435

A Fabergé silver and enamel paper knife/bookmark, workmaster Anders Nevalainen, St Petersburg, 1899-1904

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver-gilt, enamel, garnet
  • length 10cm, 4in.
the handle enamelled in translucent peach over wavy engine-turning, cabochon garnet terminal, struck with workmaster's initials, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 8678, in original Fabergé leather case

Condition

Excellent condition, with one tiny spot of loss to the enamel. The leather of the box with light wear to the underside and around the edges.
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