A FABERGÉ GOLD AND CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL THIMBLE, WORKMASTER FEODOR AFANASIEV, ST. PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1895 |

of traditional form, the upper half and top with hand-dimpled surface, the lower half with a Greek key design in turquoise blue champlevé reserving a rectangular cartouche engraved with initials, the interior with a partially obscured collection inventory mark or number in black, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 23993

A La Vieille Russie, New York
Sotheby's New York, 8 December 1992, lot 484.

'Fabergé, A Loan Exhibition for the Benefit of The Cooper-Hewitt Museum', New York, A La Vieille Russie, 22 April-21 May 1983, no. 375.

In excellent condition.
"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."

Illustrated: Fabergé, A Loan Exhibition for the Benefit of The Cooper-Hewitt Museum (New York, A La Vieille Russie, 1983), pp. 108-109, cat. no. 375.