A Fabergé jewelled silver cigarette case, Moscow, 1899-1900

the lid chased with stylised eryngium leaves and set with cabochon rubies, the corner applied with a gold Imperial eagle, cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 14081, further struck with later Russian control mark L (Cyrillic) denoting objects displayed for public sale

Purchased by the Emperor at a cost of 75 roubles for his voyage to Belovezhskaya and Spala, 27 November 1900.

"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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