Lot 70
  • 70

A Fabergé gold cigarette case, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1890

Estimate
10,000 - 14,000 GBP
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Description

  • height: 9.3cm, 3 5/8 in.
in rococo taste, cast and chased with matte texture swirling bands within raised rocaille foliage, opening in two halves by means of a slight depression below the lid, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, scratched twice with inventory number 40168, 56 standard

Condition

Very good condition, with surface scratches from use.
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