A Fabergé jewelled gold and guilloché enamel paper knife, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, 1908-1917
Auction Closed
November 25, 06:21 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
divided into rectangular reserves enamelled with simulated moss agate inclusions on a translucent pink ground, within pale bead and green foliate borders on a sablé ground, one side with a later applied chased gold ornament, surmounted by a rose-cut diamond, struck to mount with Fabergé in Cyrillic, workmaster's initials, 72 standard, french import mark
length of handle 11 cm; 4 1/4 in.
length with knife attachment 24 cm; 9 1/2 in.
A continuous source of inspiration for Fabergé and his craftsmen were 18th century gold boxes made in Paris. The enamelled surface simulating moss-agate was a popular design motif in Paris circa 1778, made fashionable by important goldsmiths such as Joseph-Étienne Blerzy.
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