Lot 141
  • 141

A Russian Gold, Enamel, and Jeweled Pencil Holder, circa 1910

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • marked with initials A.A., presumably for Andrei Adler, and 56 standard. Initialed T. N., apparently for Grand Duchess Tatiana Nicholaevna, and with commemorative gift inscription June 2, 1910-1913. With fitted holly wood box.
  • Gold, enamel, hardstones, pencil
  • Length 2 1/2 in.
  • 6.4 cm
of flattened rectangular form, enameled in translucent oyster over a wavy guilloché ground, with laurel-chased border, the top applied with multiple colored hardstones en cabochon

Condition

overall good condition
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