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A Fabergé two-colour enamel, silver-gilt and seed pearl clock, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- seed pearls, silver, gold, metal, enamel, ivory
- diameter: 11.3cm, 4 1/2 in.
circular, enamelled in translucent pearl white within blue over wavy engine-turning, reeded, chased leaf and seed pearl borders, ivory back, scroll strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard
Condition
Very good condition overall. The enamel in excellent condition. There is one hair crack to the ivory back. Some wear and tarnishing to gilding. Scratching to the glass bezel and to the silver at back. Currenty not in working order; Sotheby's does not guarantee the clock movement.
"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."
"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."