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A very rare Fabergé jewelled gold and enamel mechanical egg pendant, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, enamel
- height overall: 2.7cm, 1in; height of egg body: 1.6cm, 5/8 in.
the surface of translucent tobacco brown enamel over chased swirls issuing from an inset rose-cut diamond on the front and back, divided by a two-colour gold chased leaf border, hinged at the pendant loop and opening to reveal an interior gold slide and disc base to facilitate upright display, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard, French control mark
Condition
Excellent condition and cleverly constructed. There are faint surface scratches and minor wear to the chased gold leaf border as expected with age.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."