Lot 375
  • 375

A Fabergé gem-set silver and glass decanter , Moscow, 1908

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver, glass
  • height 25.5cm, 10in.
the faceted baluster-form body divided with bands of cut reeds, the plain polished collar applied with a cabochon topaz and chrysoprase in raised mounts, pierced handle, the hinged lid engraved with initials GHR (Latin) and dated 27.IV.1883-1908, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 20512

Condition

Excellent condition. There is a very shallow chip at the base.
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