Lot 118
  • 118

A Fabergé Nephrite, Diamond-Set Varicolor Gold and Enamel Paper Knife, Workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, circa 1890

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • marked with workmaster's initials. Also with scratched inventory number 47210. With fitted wood box.
  • Nephrite, gold, diamonds, enamel
  • Length 5 1/8 in.
  • 13 cm
of tapering form, the carved nephrite blade mounted in gold and enameled opaque white relieved by incised lines of red and green gold, the collar set with diamonds

Provenance

A la Vieille Russie, New York

Condition

overall good condition; some minor scratches to enamel
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