May 23, 2023 10:00 EST
Faberge & Vertu / English, Continental & American Silver
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Fabergé Jeweled Gold-Mounted Smoky Quartz Scent Bottle
Workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, before 1899, scratched inventory number 48973
The quartz body carved to simulate a tightened fabric bag, fitted with a spiral-reeded domed gold cover with a natural pearl finial above a diamond collar, raised on four natural pearl feet, with English import marks for 1928, George Stockwell & Co., Ltd. Height 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm).
For a pink quartz scent bottle by workmaster Michael Perchin, also carved to simulate a tightened fabric bag, see Christie's, London, May 28, 2012, lot 204.
Fabergé Jeweled Gold-Mounted Smoky Quartz Scent Bottle
Workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, before 1899, scratched inventory number 48973
The quartz body carved to simulate a tightened fabric bag, fitted with a spiral-reeded domed gold cover with a natural pearl finial above a diamond collar, raised on four natural pearl feet, with English import marks for 1928, George Stockwell & Co., Ltd. Height 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm).
For a pink quartz scent bottle by workmaster Michael Perchin, also carved to simulate a tightened fabric bag, see Christie's, London, May 28, 2012, lot 204.
In generally good condition. Chip to one ruffle along rim of hardstone body. Very minor surface wear to body and to gold mounts. Scratched with later retailer's inventory number.
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Auction: Faberge & Vertu / English, Continental & American Silver, May 23, 2023
