Lot 340
  • 340

A Fabergé jewelled parcel-gilt silver cigarette case, Moscow, 1899-1908

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver, rubies, sapphires, emerald, garnet, diamonds
  • width 10.2cm, 4in.
the surface with scattered reserves of green and pink-gilt samorodok texture, those of the lid inset with faceted rubies, sapphires, an emerald and garnet and a cabochon sapphire, the lid further applied with green and gold Cyrillic initials YeB set with a circular-cut diamond and sapphire, cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, gilt interior, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 19887

Condition

Generally very good condition with minor surface scratches. The cabochon sapphire on the lid appears to be a replacement. Very good weight.
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