Lot 639
  • 639

A Fabergé silver-mounted cut-glass fruit bowl, Moscow, 1908-1917

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • diameter: 27cm, 10¾in.
the body cut with square and diamond facets mounted with ribbed border tied with four crossed ribbon motifs, marked K. Fabergé beneath Imperial warrant with scratched inventory number 23436, 84 standard, held in original fitted case 

Condition

There are very minor chips to the glass and surface scratches consistent with age and use. There is a small crack to the top right corner of the cover of the wooden box, which does not detract from the piece. A very attractive object in overall very good condition.
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