formed as the four card suits (heart, diamond, spade, and club), the flat rims enameled translucent oyster over an engine-turned ground, painted with bow knots and the symbols of the suit in red or blue, struck K. Fabergé in Cyrillic with Imperial warrant and with Cyrillic initials KF, 88 and 56 standards, contained in later leather case

Overall very good condition, some pinpoint losses to enamel, and a small loss at the base of the spade under the bow knot, the interiors of the trays with some small wear to gilding, the undersides with some surface scratching consistent with age and use
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.
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For a comparable set, see G. von Hapsburg et al, Fabergé, Imperial Craftsman and His World, London, 2000, p. 144, no. 273.