Description:
Russian Enameled, Gem-set, and Gilded .916 Silver Perfume, St. Petersburg, 1908-17, marked for Fabergé head workmaster Henrik Wigström, with pearl-colored guilloche enameling, cabochon moonstone surmounting the threaded cover, ovoid body with central floriform cluster of six old rose-cut diamonds to obverse, and foliate border, wd. 1 3/8 in., approx. 0.6 total troy oz.
Estimate $300-500
Loss to gilding. No damage, loss, or repairs to enamel and stones. Back of perfume with light surface abrasions to enamel.
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