Lot 479
  • 479

A Fabergé jewelled and enamelled gold brooch, workmaster August Holmström, St Petersburg, late 19th century

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Description

  • width: 3.3cm, 1 1/4 in
formed of two conjoined oval loops with later enamel, one of translucent red and set with a diamond, the other of opaque pale blue enamel and set with an emerald, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard

Condition

Excellent restored condition. As stated in the catalogue description, the brooch has been re-enamelled. The stones possibly replaced.
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