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Karl Faberge Style Russian Imperial Period Silver, Guilloche Enamel and Gilt Pill Box - No Reserve

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $1,000 - $2,000

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Description

Keywords: Russian Silver, Guilloché Enamel, Enamel Box, Silver Box, Gilt Interior, Blue Enamel, Round Box, Russian Decorative Arts, Early 20th Century, 925 Silver

Summary:
Karl Fabergé style early 20th century Russian silver and guilloché enamel circular box. The hinged lid is decorated with white guilloché enamel featuring a radial engine-turned pattern framed by a continuous gilt scrolling wreath. The body is finished in translucent light blue guilloché enamel, while the interior is partially gilt. : This box is marked with the workshop hallmark for the world-renowned Norwegian silversmith, David-Andersen, based in Oslo, Norway.84 / Kokoshnik stamp: In 1900 at the Exposition Universelle in Paris his company won two gold medals. There is the old Russian silver mark signifying "84 zolotniks" (an old Russian purity standard equivalent to 87.5% pure silver) alongside a profile face. Because this piece is higher-grade Norwegian sterling (.925) rather than Russian silver, this specific combination indicates that the item was officially imported into Russia during the early 20th century. To comply with local commerce laws of the time, Russian assay offices would over-stamp or accompany imported foreign silver with their own national tax and purity markers

Stamped 84 and 925, with additional maker’s marks. Weight approximately 57 grams. Provenance: Collection Villa Oppenheimer, Berlin-Grunewald.

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 1 3/4 in. (1.3 x 4.4 cm.)

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.