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The Machine-Building Factory "Ludvig Nobel": A Fabergé gold and enamel commemorative badge, St. Petersburg, 1902
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, silver, enamel
- height including suspension ring 1 1/2 in. (3.9 cm)
commemorating the 40th anniversary of the factory's founding in 1862, one side centered with the Roman numerals XL within a gold wreath on a blue ground, set above a ribbon engraved in Cyrillic G.T. Fredrikson, the reverse with gold machine building tools surmounted by the Imperial eagle on a white ground, struck with Cyrillic initials K.F., 56 standard
Condition
overall very good condition
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For another 40th anniversary badge made in the Moscow offices and given to Fredrikson, see Sotheby's London, 1 December 2010, lot 561.