Lot 563
  • 563

A Fabergé silver-mounted cut-glass inkwell, Moscow, 1899-1908

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • height: 17cm., 6¾in
the circular body cut with square and diamond facets, mounted with ribbed borders tied with five crossed ribbons and with domed cover, marked K. Fabergé beneath Imperial Warrant, 84 standard

Condition

There are few very minor chips to the cut-glass body and the glass is slightly discoloured. Otherwise in apparent good condition.
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