Lot 31
  • 31

A Russian carved rock crystal, gold and transparent enamel parasol handle mounted as a seal, St. Petersburg, 1898-1908

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • rock crystal, gold, enamel, gilt metal
  • height 2 3/4 in., 7 cm
the carved rock crystal handle tapering cylindrical, the collar enameled transparent strawberry red over a wavy engine-turned ground, the collar within gold laurel bands, the later gilded spreading base with beaded band, the matrix uncut, 72 standard, with later control marks

Provenance

Ex Coll. Lansdell K. Christie (1903-1965)

Condition

some small wear to gilt metal of matrix
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