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A rare Fabergé medical thermometer with enamelled two-colour gold mount, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- moonstone, glass, two-colour gold mounts
- length: 12.9cm, 5in.
denoted in centigrade scale, the handle of translucent midnight blue enamel over banded wavy engine-turning within chased leaf tip bands, the terminal set with a large moonstone, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 1299, in original Fabergé wood case
Exhibited
Fabergé from Private Collections, Wartski, London, 1992, no. 47
Literature
Illustrated, A. K. Snowman, The Art of Carl Fabergé, 1952, pl. 138.
Condition
Excellent condiiton. The wood case with some time wear, fraying to silk hinge cover.
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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."