A Fabergé Silver and Enamel Frame, Workmaster Julius Rappoport, St. Petersburg, circa 1900

in Rococo taste, of cartouche form, the surface of translucent oyster enamel on an engine-turned ground, overlaid with flower-set trellis within bold rocaille scrolls, the oval aperture within a leaf-bound reeded bezel, wood back, silver strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic beside the Imperial Warrant, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 6778

Very good condition and appearance. Some scrolls slightly bent. The wood back with considerable wear, scuffing and discolouration. Attachments pins lacking and replaced. There are two shallow chips to the edge of the inside of the glass. Please note: The frame was photographed for the catalogue abroad, before we were able to have it cleaned. Cleaning has revealed the gilding; the appearance of the object is now quite different and more impressive. Also, the scratched inventory number is now visible and is 6778. For additional, newer images, as well as images of the interior of the object, please contact darin.bloomquist@sothebys.com .
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