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Lot 505:

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Karl Faberge Style Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Snuff Box with Monogram, Circa 1900

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Start price: $800

Estimated price: $1,200 - $2,400

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Description

Keywords: Sterling Silver, Guilloché Enamel, Snuff Box, Cigarette Case, Monogram, Blue Enamel, Ribbon Wreath, Rose-Cut Diamonds, Russian Style, Sterling, Early 20th Century

Summary:
Karl Fabergé style sterling silver and guilloché enamel rectangular snuff box. The hinged lid and base are decorated with a checkered guilloché pattern beneath translucent light blue enamel. Centered on the lid is a monogram “M” set with rose-cut diamonds within a ribbon-tied laurel wreath. The interior retains its gilt finish.

Stamped STERLING SILVER and model number 338. Weight approximately 155 grams.

The box was likely commissioned for the American market and reflects the influence of the celebrated Fabergé workshops.
Measurement: 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (8.9 x 5.7 cm.) approx

Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.

All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.

Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.

Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.
Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions.  Accordingly, works are sold as  ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.