May 23, 2023 10:00 EST
Faberge & Vertu / English, Continental & American Silver
47
Estate / Collection: Property from a Westchester Collector
Russian Gold, Malachite and Amber Snuff Box
Unmarked, circa 1825
Oval, in the form of a basket, the malachite veneered body within gold basketweave and ropework borders, the sides with gold ropework handles, the hinged cover set with a cabochon amber within a floral border, with rose gold interior, in a fitted Wartski case. Width 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm).
Provenance:
With Wartski, London.
Sold for $2,812
Estimated at $3,000 - $5,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: Property from a Westchester Collector
Russian Gold, Malachite and Amber Snuff Box
Unmarked, circa 1825
Oval, in the form of a basket, the malachite veneered body within gold basketweave and ropework borders, the sides with gold ropework handles, the hinged cover set with a cabochon amber within a floral border, with rose gold interior, in a fitted Wartski case. Width 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm).
Provenance:
With Wartski, London.
Auction: Faberge & Vertu / English, Continental & American Silver, May 23, 2023
