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Lot 610
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Two Fabergé gold-mounted enamel hat pins, workmaster August Hollming, St Petersburg, circa 1890

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • gold, enamel, diamonds
  • length: 15.1cm, 6in.
both of egg form, enamelled in translucent mauve over hatched surfaces, chased leaf collars, one with diamond-set terminal and gold pin, the other with pearl-set terminal and white metal pin, both struck with workmaster's initials and KF in Cyrillic, 56 standard

Provenance

Sotheby's Geneva, 17 November 1992, lot 134

Condition

One with two losses to the enamel, the largest approx. 5mm x 6mm.
"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.
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