Lot Details
Lot 204
Fabergé Gem-Set Silver-Gilt Kovsh
Moscow, 1899-1908
Of typical form, with raised prow and hook handle, the rounded square body decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, set at intervals with green onyx and amethyst cabochons. Length 13 3/4 inches (35 cm), approximately 41 ounces (1280 grams) gross.
Provenance:
Christie's, Geneva, 1970s.
Literature:
G. von Habsburg & A. von Solodkoff, Fabergé, Court Jeweler to the Tsars, New York (1984), No. 40, p. 35.
C A Connecticut Private Collection
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
Sold for $12,500 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
In good condition; probably re-gilt at some point after manufacture; gilding now rubbed in areas, light scratches and minor bruises to edges; cabochons in good condition and stable in settings.
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