Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons
Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons
A FABERGÉ THREE-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED SILVER AND GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL PROPELLING PENCIL, WORKMASTER ANNA RINGE, ST PETERSBURG, 1908-1917
Auction Closed
November 26, 06:32 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A FABERGÉ THREE-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED SILVER AND GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL PROPELLING PENCIL, WORKMASTER ANNA RINGE, ST PETERSBURG, 1908-1917
the surface of translucent peachy orange enamel over wavy engine-turning, the collar with applied yellow leaf laurel border, reeded nib, struck underneath the enamel with workmaster's initials, 88 standard; with original Fabergé fitted case
length 15.2cm, 6in.
Purchased from the London branch of Fabergé by Grand Duke Michael Mikhailovich on 6 July 1914, for £6.
With Wartski, London
The purchase of this propelling pencil coincided with the anniversary of a number of important events for the Royal Family. On 6 July 1893, King George V and Queen Mary were married and on 6 July 1868 King George's younger sister, Princess Victoria was born.
Grand Duke Michael Mikhailovich is known to have previously offered his congratulations on the anniversary of both events, in person, at Buckingham palace on 6 July 1910.