A gemset gold-mounted rock-crystal miniature Egg

BY FABERG, WORKMASTER AUGUST HOLLMING, S. PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890

Details
A gemset gold-mounted rock-crystal miniature Egg
by Faberg, workmaster August Hollming, S. Petersburg, circa 1890
Ovoid, the rock-crystal body encoiled at the top with a gold snake set with a cabochon sapphire, with suspension ring, marked on ring
5/8in. (1.6cm.) high
Provenance
Julia Grant, Princess Cantacuzne (see note to lot 16)