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A Fabergé silver kovsh, workmaster Stephen Väkevä (Wakeva), St Petersburg, 1899-1904
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- length 24.8cm, 9 3/4 in.
the polished bowl with reeded and line-engraved border, the cartouche-form handle cast with strapwork, the prow mounted with an Imperial eagle, the base inset with a 1 rouble silver coin of Peter the Great dated 1725, three ball feet, gilt interior, struck with workmaster's initials and K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 6001
Condition
Excellent condition, with light wear to the undersides of the ball feet.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."