Lot 283
283
A Gem-Set Silver Bell-Push in the form of an Alligator
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A Gem-Set Silver Bell-Push in the form of an Alligator

MARK OF THE FIRST ARTEL, ST. PETERSBURG, 1908-1917

Details
A Gem-Set Silver Bell-Push in the form of an Alligator
Mark of the First Artel, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Realistically modeled, the eyes set with cabochon sapphires, the jaw hinged to operate the mechanism, marked on rear right foot
8¾ in. (22.2 cm.) long
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, 20 June 1984, lot 332.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.

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Lot Essay

The First Artel was formed around 1909 when Julius Rappoport, Fabergé's leading creator of silver animal figures, decided to retire. To reward his workmen for their service, Rappoport left them his workshop and equipment (including the moulds for his animals). They organized as a co-operative under the name of the First Silversmith's Artel.

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