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A Fabergé silver-gilt and enamel timepiece, Workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, 1899-1903
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Description
- silver-gilt, enamel, ivory
- Diameter 10cm, 4 in.
Circular, the surface of translucent mustard-green enamel over banded wavy sunburst engine-turning and applied with leaf branches, entrelac border, ivory back, scroll strut, struck with workmaster’s initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number1949
Provenance
Purchased in the early 1990s from the relatives of Nicholas Lynn (deceased circa 1990), owner of the antique shop The Winter Palace, located in Kensington Church Street, London
Condition
Excellent condition. The surfaces with only minor scratches consistent with age. The leaf branches possibly later. The timepiece ticks when wound, but please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the clock mechanism.
"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."