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A Fabergé gem-set silver kovsh, Jenny Väkevä (Wakeva), St Petersburg, 1902-1904
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, semi-precious stones
- length 36.5cm, 14 3/4 in.
polished surface, the sides applied with chrysoprase and carnelian cabochons within reed and ropetwist borders, the cartouche-form handle inset with a silver half rouble coin of Peter I dated 1720, struck with workmaster's initials and K. Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 10757
Condition
Excellent condition. The base with light scratches and very small indentation to the front.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Jenny Väkevä was the wife of Konstantin and thus daughter-in-law of the head of the silversmithing family, Stefan. Widowed in 1902, she inherited the right to mark part of the family's production with her own initials.