Lot 601
  • 601

A Fabergé hardstone miniature egg pendant, workmaster Anders Nevalainen, St Petersburg, 1899-1908

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • height including loop: 2.2cm, 7/8 in
carved of beige chalcedony with rose-coloured inclusions, gold loop, with workmaster's initials, 56 standard

Condition

Very good condition. There is a subtle flaw in the stone, visible under magnification, which appears to be a crack but is in fact naturally occurring. The gold mount and loop with some wear.
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