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Lot 631
  • 631

A Fabergé gold cigarette case, workmaster Gabriel Niukkanen, St Petersburg, 1908-1917

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • gold, sapphire
  • width: 9cm, 3 5/8 in.
plain polished surface, the thumbpiece set with a faceted sapphire, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 standard

Condition

Excellent condition with light surface scratches as expected with age, and one nick to the base. Very well-made, with an almost invisibel hinge, and chic appearance.
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