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An Imperial Fabergé gem-set silver casket, Moscow, 1908-1917
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Description
- gem-set silver casket
- Width 30.5cm, 12 in.
Of teremok form, the surfaces applied with wirework scrolls on textured grounds, applied with varicoloured cabochons, hinged handles and clasp, struck K. Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 88 standard
Provenance
Presented by Emperor Nicholas II to German Chancellor Theobald von Bethman-Hollweg, St Petersburg, 1913
sold, Sotheby's Geneva, 14 November 1984, lot 654
Exhibited
New York, San Francisco, Richmond, New Orleans Cleveland, Fabergé in America, 1996-1997, no. 304
Literature
Exhibition catalogue, Fabergé in America, G. von Habsburg, ed., 1996, p. 280, illustrated
Condition
Excellent condition. The interior with some dark scratches. The base with minor surface scratches. Good weight and impressive in person. Could do with a professional clean.
"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."