Lot 590
  • 590

A Fabergé enamel belt buckle with two-colour gold and pearl mounts, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1890

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • height: 7.3cm, 2 7/8 in.
rectangular with incurved corners, the surface enamelled in translucent ochre over engine-turned chevrons, applied with laurel wreaths and palmettes enclosing pearls within beaded and seed pearl borders, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, scratched inventory number 58137, 88 standard

Condition

Excellent condition. The colour of the enamel is richer than appears in the catalogue photo.
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