THE SILVER MOUNTS MARK OF FABERGÉ WORKMASTER ANDERS NEVALAINEN, "88 STANDARD", ST PETERSBURG, 1896-1908, THE ENAMEL CENTRE A LATER REPLACEMENT

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A RUSSIAN SILVER AND OYSTER WHITE GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL PHOTOGRAPH FRAME
THE SILVER MOUNTS MARK OF FABERGÉ WORKMASTER ANDERS NEVALAINEN, "88 STANDARD", ST PETERSBURG, 1896-1908, THE ENAMEL CENTRE A LATER REPLACEMENT
Heart-shaped with bead border, surmounted with ribbon tie suspending a ribbed oval bezel, enamelled in translucent white over a chevron patterned guilloche ground, the ivory back with a silver double scroll strut
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) high

Provenance

By repute Princess Elena Petrovic-Njegoš of Montenegro, Queen of Italy (1900-1946) and wife of King Victor Emanuel III
Princess Yolanda Margherita Milena Elisabetta Romana Maria of Savoy.
Given by her son, Pier Francesco Calvi, Count of Bergolo, to the present owner.

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.

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