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Lot 506:

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Russian Imperial Silver and Enamel Box with Rose-Cut Diamonds, Circa 1900 - No Reserve

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Start price: $600

Estimated price: $800 - $1,600

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Description

Keywords: Russian Silver, Peter Karl Faberge, Imperial Russia, Enamel, Guilloché, Rose-Cut Diamonds, Silver 88, Jeweled Box, Antique Box, Circa 1900, Imperial Russian Decorative Arts

Summary:
Attributed to Faberge, Russian Imperial period silver and enamel box, circa 1900. Of rectangular form with rounded corners and a hinged lid, the box is finely decorated with light-colored enamel over an engraved foliate and geometric design. The lid is centered by a raised geometric cartouche accented with a cluster of rose-cut diamonds.

Stamped with the Russian 88 silver standard and an AM maker’s mark The maker is likely Anders Mickelson because he often made his mark using the Latin AM. Mickelson was a famous Finnish-born master jeweler and workmaster who produced high-end objects for the House of Fabergé. He specialized cigarette cases and small, intricately enameled luxury items. Anders Mickelsen was of Nordic descent, his mark often appears in Latin "AM" rather than Cyrillic.and his works often display his Nordic heritage in terms of design elements, as does this box. Weight approximately 75 grams.

This is a NO RESERVE lot. There are no hidden or confidential reserves. All acceptable bidding begins at the published online START PRICE.
Measurement: 1/2 x 3 x 2 in. (1.3 x 7.6 x 5.1 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.