Lot 174
  • 174

A Fabergé two-colour gold and hardstone desk seal, circa 1900-10

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • height: 6.2cm, 2 1/2 in.
the citrine handle with faceted knop, the reeded collar with chased laurel borders, the milky agate matrix engraved with the arms of  Prince Scherbatov and Countess Stroganov, apparently unmarked, in orginal Fabergé fitted case

Condition

Excellent condition apart from a hair crack to left side of matrix, which has occurred along a natural inclusion. Very finely engraved. Time wear and minor discolouration to the case.
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