Lot Essay
A comparable table lighter in the form of a rhinoceros was sold Christie's, New York, 19 April 2002, lot 202.
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MARKED FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF JULIUS RAPPOPORT, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890
Details
A SILVER-GILT TABLE LIGHTER IN THE FORM OF A RHINOCEROS
MARKED FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF JULIUS RAPPOPORT, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890
Realistically cast as a standing rhinoceros, the detachable horn shaped as a lighter, providing the outlet for the taper, marked on base of hoof
6 ¼ in (15.8 cm.) long
MARKED FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF JULIUS RAPPOPORT, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890
Realistically cast as a standing rhinoceros, the detachable horn shaped as a lighter, providing the outlet for the taper, marked on base of hoof
6 ¼ in (15.8 cm.) long
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