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An Imperial Fabergé silver and enamel charka, workmaster Anders Nevalainen, St Petersburg, 1899-1903
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, enamel
- width 9cm, 3 1/2 in.
enamelled in translucent red over engine-turned bands, polished rim border and circular spreading foot, the scroll handle set with a silver 10 kopek 'grivennik' dated 1789, gilt interior, struck with workmaster's initials and K. Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 8385
Provenance
Purchased from Fabergé by Empress Alexandra Feodorovna for 45 roubles for her journey to Skierniewice, Poland, in 1903; recorded in the ledgers of the Imperial Cabinet, 10 September 1903. We are grateful to Svetlana Chestnykh for her assistance in cataloguing this lot.
Condition
Very good condition. The interior gilding worn, almost to the silver. The relief elements of the coin slightly worn on both sides. The enamel with very light surface scratches consistent with age and handling.
"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."