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A Fabergé jewelled two-colour gold, enamel and hardstone cane handle, workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, 1895-1903
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A Fabergé jewelled two-colour gold, enamel and hardstone cane handle, workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, 1895-1903
- enamel, rose-diamonds, bowenite, ebonised wood cane, gold
- 13cm., 5 1/8 in. wide
tau-form bowenite handle, the collar enamelled in translucent ochre over banded wavy engine-turning within foliate borders, applied with rose-cut diamond-set pink gold arrows alternating with green gold laurel wreaths, with later ebonised wood cane, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic
Condition
The enamel is in excellent condition, as is the stone. One diamond appears to have been re-set, its collet with dents. The wreath and arrow applied mount needs re-pinned.
"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."