Lot 50
- 50
The Fastovsk Railroad: A Fabergé gold and enamel commemorative pendant-seal jeton, workmaster Eduard Schramm, St. Petersburg, circa 1890
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, enamel
- height 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
of bullet form, the hinged matrix engraved with the initials AM and opening to reveal a locket compartment, also with a hinged bar to secure the seal-pendant to a tie or ribbon, enameled in yellow, black and white with "Fastovsk Railroad" in gold champlevé above the name A.D. Mein, with suspension loop, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard
Condition
overall good condition, some small wear to enamel at top of pendant-seal.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For a comparable badge awarded to A.V. Khristianovich, see Sotheby's London, 1 December 2010, lot 562, illustrated