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A Fabergé silver table lighter, workmaster Konstantin Wäkevä, St Petersburg, 1899-1902
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- height 16cm, 6 1/4 in.
of urn form with gadrooned lower body and circular foot on a square socle, beaded rims and scroll handles, the twist off lid engraved with cypher RR below the coronet of a baron (United Kingdom), struck with workmaster's initials and K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 9280, French import marks
Provenance
Christie’s Geneva, 16-17 November 1993, lot 263
Condition
Excellent condition, with very minor knicks and scratches, consistent with age.
"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."