Lot 96
  • 96

A Fabergé Gold and Translucent Enamel Bell Push, Workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, circa 1900

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • marked with workmaster's initials and 56 standard
  • Gold, moonstone, enamel, wooden base
  • Diameter 2 in.
  • 5 cm
of circular cushion form, the surface enamelled in translucent rose Pompadour over moiré engine-turning, the base and push with bands of chased laurel leaves, the cabochon moonstone push mounted in gold, with a wooden base

Literature

For a similar bell push in blue by Wigström, see Sotheby's, New York, April 26, 2006, lot 300

Condition

reenameled
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