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A Fabergé Silver and Translucent Enamel Case, Workmaster Anders Nevalainen, St. Petersburg, circa 1900
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
the diamond initial W presumably for Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany, marked with initials of workmaster, K. Fabergé in Cyrillic with Imperial warrant and with 88 standard, also with scratched inventory number 7394, contained within a fitted box from Berlin retailer Johann Wagner & Sohn
- Length 3 3/8 in.
- 8.6 cm
rectangular case with rounded corners enameled translucent lilac over a sunburst guilloché ground, the cover applied with a diamond-set initial W beneath a crown, with gold-set cabochon sapphire thumpiece, the interior gilded
Condition
minor scratching of the surface consistent with age and use
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.