Lot 544
  • 544

A Fabergé two-colour gold, enamel and wood paper knife, workmaster: Karl Armfeldt, St. Petersburg, 1899-1908

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • length: 26.5cm, 10 1/2 in.
the handle enamelled in translucent lavender over an undulating guilloché ground, the collar of white enamel applied with a chased laurel trail within dot-and-dash borders, with workmaster's initials, 56 standard

Condition

There is some wear to the enamel along the edges consistent with age and use. The wood blade with time wear.
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