Lot 628
  • 628

A Fabergé silver, enamel and wood frame, workmaster Anders Nevalainen, St Petersburg, 1899-1908

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver, enamel, wood
  • height 14.2cm, 5 5/8 in.
square, the circular aperture within a beaded bezel and translucent red enamel over radiating chevron engine-turning, the leaf tip border surmounted by a tied ribbon, wood back and strut, struck with workmaster's initials, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 12772, containing a photograph of Sir Peter Bark and two children

Provenance

Sir Peter Bark
Thence by descent

Condition

Excellent condition. The wood very slightly separated at the joins. A small crack to the reverse approximately 1cm long to the wood. Light surface scratches consistent with age.
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