A Russian Yellow Gold and Carved Nephrite Swivel Seal
St. Petersburg, 19th Century
the matrix engraved with the letter 'N' surmounted with a coronet, with a fitted Faberge retail box.
marked with '56' standard and illegible maker's mark on ring
Height 1 3/8 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.

Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, Russian Art, Sale N08628, 24 April 2010, Lot 146
A la Vieille Russie, New York

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