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A Fabergé silver-gilt and enamel vesta case, workmaster Anna Ringe, St Petersburg, 1904-1908
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, enamel, gilding, wood, silk
- height 4.6cm, 1 7/8 in.
the surfaces enamelled in translucent white over banded wavy engine-turning, the hinged lid with chased leaf trail border, cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, pendant loop, the base with striker plate, struck with workmaster's initials, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 15874, in original Fabergé wood case
Provenance
Purchased from Fabergé's London branch by Sir Neil Menzies on 2 December 1907
Condition
The enamel with three small areas of successful restoration.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Sir Neil James Menzies, 8th Baronet (1855-1910) was a frequent customer of the London branch. At his death without heir in 1910, the Menzies estates, including Castle Menzies at Weem in Perthshire and its contents, were divided and auctioned by his trustees.