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A Fabergé Silver Cigar Case, Workmaster Anders (Antti) Nevalainen, St. Petersburg, 1899
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver, moonstone, silk
- Width 5 in.; 12.7 cm
the surface reeded, with gold-set cabochon moonstone thumbpiece, fitted with vesta compartment, the tinder cord channel with knotted silk cord, struck with workmaster's initials and K. Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 88 standard, inventory number 5121, the interior cover engraved with Cyrillic inscription commemorating The 1st Steeple Chase 'Kotling' 9 May 1899
Condition
with some small scratches to surface, the cover of the vesta compartment very slightly bowed, the silk tinder cord with discoloration and fraying
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.