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A Fabergé gold-mounted enamel pill box, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, 1903-1904
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver-gilt, enamel
- diameter 4.3cm, 1 3/4 in.
the surface of pale bluish grey translucent enamel over moiré engine-turning centring rosettes, the hinged lid with two-colour gold running leaf border, silver-gilt interior, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 14239
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 14-15 May 1985, lot 399
Condition
Two areas of enamel loss, the largest approximately 2mm long, and the hinge very slightly loose.
"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."