Lot Essay
For a similar slightly larger box in red enamel see Munich, Kunsthalle, Fabergé, Hofjuwelier der Zaren (1986) p.236 no.463 illus. p.236
Details
A GOLD, GUILLOCHE ENAMEL AND GEMSET PILL-BOX
marked Fabergé, workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, circa 1880
Circular, enamelled overall in translucent golden orange over a concentric engine-turned ground, the hinged cover set with a gold coin depicting the profile of Elizabeth Petrovna, with rose-cut diamond thumbpiece - 4.6cm diam.
marked Fabergé, workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, circa 1880
Circular, enamelled overall in translucent golden orange over a concentric engine-turned ground, the hinged cover set with a gold coin depicting the profile of Elizabeth Petrovna, with rose-cut diamond thumbpiece - 4.6cm diam.