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A Fabergé silver and glass canister, workmaster Julius Rappoport, St Petersburg, 1899-1903
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, glass
- height 15cm, 6in.
cylindrical, the lower sides cast with scales and inset with five silver 1-rouble coins of Peter I (dated 1723), Anna Ioannovna (1736), Elizabeth (1751), Peter III (1762) and Catherine II (1776), gadrooned foot rim, gilt interior, the reeded pointed dome cover with fir cone finial, associated glass insert, struck with workmaster's initials and K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 88 standard, scratched inventory numbers 7127 (lid and base) and 6810 (lid)
Condition
Excellent condition, with very minor scratches consistent with age. The base rim with a shallow dent. The coins with wear as expected. Very good weight.
"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
According to the Imperial ledgers, this item was brought to the Imperial hunting lodge at Skierniervice, Poland in 1903 for presentation. This was the Emperor's first visit to his official Polish residence and was marred by the tragic death of his niece, Princess Elisabeth of Hesse. Despite typhoid being given as the cause of death it was rumoured that a poison, intended for the Emperor, had claimed an unintended victim.