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MARKED FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF HENRIK WIGSTRÖM, ST PETERSBURG, 1904-1908
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A JEWELLED TWO-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED GUILLOCHÉ AND CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL MINIATURE PHOTOGRAPH FRAME
MARKED FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF HENRIK WIGSTRÖM, ST PETERSBURG, 1904-1908
Circular, the body enamelled in translucent periwinkle blue over a sunburst guilloché ground, centring a mother-of-pearl miniature icon painted with the Mother of God, within a diamond-set gold bezel enamelled with alternating white bands, the outer border chased with the green gold laurel band, the ivory back with a gold scroll strut and suspension loop, marked on lower mount and strut
2¾ in. (6.9 cm.) high
MARKED FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF HENRIK WIGSTRÖM, ST PETERSBURG, 1904-1908
Circular, the body enamelled in translucent periwinkle blue over a sunburst guilloché ground, centring a mother-of-pearl miniature icon painted with the Mother of God, within a diamond-set gold bezel enamelled with alternating white bands, the outer border chased with the green gold laurel band, the ivory back with a gold scroll strut and suspension loop, marked on lower mount and strut
2¾ in. (6.9 cm.) high
Provenance
Presented by the grandfather of the present owner to his wife on the occasion of the birth of their first child circa 1915.
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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