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Enzeli to Teheran Railway: A Fabergé gold and enamel jeton, St Petersburg, 1899-1903
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Gold, enamel
- height including loop: 47mm
of shield form, applied with the Persain lion-and-sun motif on vari-coloured grounds below an Imperial eagle and ribbon surmount, the reverse inscribed for the recipient 'Samad Chan Momtasos Saltané', suspension loop, struck with illegible maker's mark, possibly AJ(?) (Latin), 56 standard, in original Fabergé fitted wood case
Provenance
Samad Khan Momtaz os-Saltaneh
Thence by decent
Condition
In excellent condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Samad Khan Momtaz os-Saltaneh (1869-1955) was an Persian diplomat posted as Embassy Counsellor in St Petersburg and later as Minister Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary in Paris. He served briefly as Prime Minister of Iran in 1918 and was elevated to the rank of Prince in 1921.