Lot 15
  • 15

A Fabergé wood cigarette case with silver-gilt mounts, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1895

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • width: 10.3cm, 4in.
the palisander lid and base applied with bands of flowerheads and overlapping leaves, cabochon emerald thumbpiece, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, scratched inventory number 58301 or 58391, 88 standard

Condition

Excellent condition. Two sections of leaves (at lid, left side, centre) have been replaced.
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