Russian Goldwashed Silver, Enamel and Stone Paper Knife

Description:

Russian Goldwashed Silver, Enamel and Stone Paper Knife, bearing marks for 1896-1908, Wigstrom, and Faberge, likely spurious, with bright blue basse taille enamel handle mounted with wreaths and swags, and a faceted diamond or colorless stone melee monogram of Tsar Nicholas II, base of handle with further melee band, over green jade blade accented with red cabochon stone-set acanthus, handle terminal with carved crystal head of a rabbit set with red cabochon stone eyes, lg. 9 1/4 in.
Estimate $500-700

marks likely spurious. small area of loss to blue enamel, and light fissures in enamel.

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