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A FABERGÉ GOLD AND MOONSTONE MAGNIFYING GLASS, WORKMASTER THEODORE RINGE, ST. PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890 |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- length 8.5cm, 3 3/8 in.
the exterior of the case polished to a mirror surface and set with two oval and two circular cabochon moonstones, the glass held in a hinged gold bezel, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard
Provenance
Queen Alexandrine of Denmark (1879-1952), daughter of Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna
Condition
Excellent condition; with only minor surface wear and scratches consistent with age.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Queen Alexandrine was born Princess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and was the daughter of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz III of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1851-1897) and his wife Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna of Russia (1860-1922). She travelled to Russia often to visit her many relations, including her grandfather, Grand Duke Mikhail Nikolaevich (1832-1909), her aunt, Empress Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928), her uncle and aunt, Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich (1866-1933) and Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna (1875-1960), and her sister-in-law, Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna the Elder (1854-1920). (Maria Pavlovna was the sister of Friedrich Franz III). She had a large collection of works by Fabergé and other Imperial court jewellers, undoubtedly given to her by her relations. Alexandrine married Prince Christian X of Denmark in 1898 and was instrumental in safeguarding her Russian relations in 1918.