A Fabergé jewelled gold and guilloché enamel egg pendant, workmaster Michael Perkhin, St Petersburg, circa 1890
A Fabergé jewelled gold and guilloché enamel egg pendant, workmaster Michael Perkhin, St Petersburg, circa 1890
enamelled in translucent peachy pink, mounted with silver in the shape of a droplet chased and engraved with beading and sunburst, surmounted with a large and small diamond in a thin gold cloison, struck to the loop with indistinct workmaster's initials, 56 standard
height excl. loop 1.8cm
Condition Report:
Some discolouration on the enamel around the mount and near the ear, the silver tarnished and rubbed towards the bottom of the mount, with a pin-prick firing flaw on the back
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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A Fabergé jewelled gold and guilloché enamel egg pendant, workmaster Michael Perkhin, St Petersburg, circa 1890
enamelled in translucent peachy pink, mounted with silver in the shape of a droplet chased and engraved with beading and sunburst, surmounted with a large and small diamond in a thin gold cloison, struck to the loop with indistinct workmaster's initials, 56 standard
height excl. loop 1.8cm
Condition Report:
Some discolouration on the enamel around the mount and near the ear, the silver tarnished and rubbed towards the bottom of the mount, with a pin-prick firing flaw on the back
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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