Lot 532
  • 532

A Fabergé two-colour gold and enamel lorgnette, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, 1903-1908

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • length: 14.5cm, 5 3/4 in
the handle enamelled in translucent pearl white over hatched engine-turning, the collars and central sliding spring mechanism chased with acanthus leaves, with workmaster's initials and K. Fabergé in Cyrillic, scratched inventory number 13096, 56 standard, French import marks, held in original fitted case 

Condition

Very good condition apart from abrasion to top of nose bridge, approx. 2mm wide. The case with time wear and repaired hinges.
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