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A Fabergé silver-gilt and enamel timepiece, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, 1904-1908
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- silver and ivory clock
- diameter 11.8cm, 4 5/8 in.
circular, the surface of translucent pale ice blue enamel over wavy sunburst engine-turning, acanthus tip border, the white enamel dial within a seed pearl bezel, ivory back, silver-gilt scroll strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 91 standard, scratched inventory number 14995
Condition
The enamel is in excellent condition and is a lovely colour. The front edge of the silver border abraded at five o'clock, which is visible in the catalogue photo. Some wear to gilding. There are repaired splits to the ivory back. The central winding mechanism is lacking at the back, the time cannot be changed at the moment, nor the timepiece wound; two and possibly three pearls chipped or corrupted; one back screw lacking. Please note Sotheby's does not guarantee the timepiece 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."