Lot 13
  • 13

A Fabergé nephrite cigarette case with jewelled three-colour gold and enamel mounts, Moscow, circa 1895

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • height: 8.4cm, 3 1/4 in.
in Neoclassical taste, the front applied with a ribbon-tied floral wreath, the lid with palmettes set with rose-cut diamonds, the rim mount with Greek key fret within white opaque enamel, diamond thumbpiece, struck KF in Cyrillic, 56 standard

Condition

Excellent condition. There is a tiny shallow chip to the enamel, and small nicks to the gold rim mount.
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