May 23, 2023 10:00 EST
Faberge & Vertu / English, Continental & American Silver
63
Estate / Collection: Property from a Westchester Collector
Fabergé Jeweled and Enameled Gold-Mounted Wood Cigarette-Case
Moscow, before 1899
Rectangular, the hinged cover applied to one side with a stylized gold bird with white enamel wing, set with a cabochon ruby and emerald and rose-cut diamonds, with an integral vesta compartment and gold-capped tinder cord. Length 4 inches (6.5 cm).
Provenance:
Purchased at Wartski, London, May 1982.
Sold for $3,750
Estimated at $4,000 - $6,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: Property from a Westchester Collector
Fabergé Jeweled and Enameled Gold-Mounted Wood Cigarette-Case
Moscow, before 1899
Rectangular, the hinged cover applied to one side with a stylized gold bird with white enamel wing, set with a cabochon ruby and emerald and rose-cut diamonds, with an integral vesta compartment and gold-capped tinder cord. Length 4 inches (6.5 cm).
Provenance:
Purchased at Wartski, London, May 1982.
In good condition. Enamel does not fluoresce under UV light. Small line (1/2-inch long) on edge of cover fluoresces under UV light. There are two 1/2-inch hairline cracks to wood between cover and vesta compartment. Some rose cut diamonds missing.
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Auction: Faberge & Vertu / English, Continental & American Silver, May 23, 2023
