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A Tsar's Treasure: Ferdinand of Bulgaria (1861-1948)

Agate, sapphire and ruby cigarette case, a lighter box, and a hardstone and diamond toad, attributed to Fabergé, circa 1900

Auction Closed

November 13, 06:32 PM GMT

Estimate

2,600 - 4,200 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Comprising: a rectangular agate cigarette case, the border engraved with a wreath, the thumb pieces accented by a collet-set cabochon sapphire and ruby respectively; a lighter box of similar design; and a carved hardstone toad with rose diamond eyes, unmarked.

Cf: Geza von Habsburg, Fabergé, Geneva, 1987, pg. 193, fig. 295, where this toad is illustrated.