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The Man in the Moon: A pair of jewelled gold and enamel cufflinks, Friedrich Köchli, St Petersburg, late 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- diameter: 2.8cm, 1 1/8 in.
each with a carved moonstone face within a crescent of rose- and circular-cut diamonds, the ground of translucent midnight blue enamel over hatched concentric engine-turning, scratched inventory number 31112, 56 standard
Condition
One face has had his nose chipped off, the other with tiny chips to the end of his nose. Otherwise in very good condition, with minor surface scratches.
"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
For an interesting comparison, see the Fabergé clock by Wigström, the rock crystal dial carved with a moon face, illustrated, A. von Solodkoff, Fabergé Clocks, 1986, p. 12.