A jewelled gold and enamel mounted bowenite Cane-handle modelled as an Otter
A jewelled gold and enamel mounted bowenite Cane-handle modelled as an Otter

BY FABERGÉ, CIRCA 1890

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A jewelled gold and enamel mounted bowenite Cane-handle modelled as an Otter
by Fabergé, circa 1890
Realistically carved, the otter in perched pose with tail curved round a simulated branch, with cabochon ruby eyes, the cylindrical mount of translucent pink enamel over wavy ground between rose-cut diamond-set borders, apparently unmarked, in original fitted wood case
4¼in. (10.8cm.) high
Provenance
Wartski, London, purchased on 29 January 1971
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