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FABERGE - EXTREMELY RARE GOLD CHARKA with SAPPHIRES and GOLD CATHERINE II COIN
For your viewing, here is a Russian two-tone gold charka with a reeded body and foot. The interior features rose gold decor, and the angular handle is set with three cabochon sapphire stones. It also encloses an antique Russian gold one ruble coin from 1779, from the period of Catherine II the Great. The original gold coin is also extremely rare itself.
HALLMARKS: '56' for gold content, 'FABERGE' in Cyrillic, and 'EK' for for Kollin, Erik August (1836-1901), Faberge's Finnish head workmaster until 1886 - please see information below.
CONDITION: In very good condition considering its age, with no visible damage or repairs. For further information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. From an old collection, representing the THIRD generation of Russian emigration in the USA, New York; 2. Antique Arena Inc, Brooklyn, NY, USA, November 04, 2023 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance. History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
DIMENSIONS: 3 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches (7.6 x 4.5 x 4.1 cm). Weight 65 grams.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $5,000 - $30,000 (significantly lower than today's market price). You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a rare item for your collection, and over the years, its price will only INCREASE.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, antique Russian gold vodka cups were sold on Christie's and Sotheby's for $20,950 (also made by Erik Kollin, 4 years ago), $22,850 (also made by Erik Kollin, 5 years ago), $23,390 (8 years ago), and $34,375 (12 years ago) - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
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A LIFETIME WARRANTY is provided for the originality of this particular item manufactured during the described period of time.
BEST INVESTMENT: If you are an individual or an investment company concerned about preserving your capital in these uncertain times, items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY are the best way to do so. Consider this: traditional banks typically offer annual returns of 1-3% on your funds, while inflation exceeds 5%. In contrast, collectible items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY can yield a minimum profit of 30-50% per year - with no associated risks. Some of our items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY have the potential to generate immediate profits of 100% or even more!! By the way, our estimated price is much lower than the market price for this item now. Please explore our "HISTORY of SALES" section and look at the screenshots for samples of similar items sold at renowned auctions, such as Sotheby's, Christie's, Live Auctioneers, eBay, and more. The choice is YOURS.

Erik KOLLIN: Erik August Kollin (1836-1901) was born in Finland, where he completed his apprenticeship before travelling to St. Petersburg. Qualified as workmaster in 1868, in 1870 opened his own workshop in St. Petersburg. Kollin worked for August Holmstrom and for Carl Faberge, and was soon put in charge of all Faberge workshops, a post he held until 1886 when he was replaced by Michael Perkhin. He was Faberge's first chief jeweler. Specialized in gold and silver articles, most of them in an archaic style of the period. The artefacts produced Kollin for Faberge before his departure in 1886 generally bears his initials EK, together with Faberge's hallmark and are frequently to be found in a Faberge box. Evidently these pre-date the change of hallmarks in 1899.

VODKA: Vodka is a clear distilled alcoholic beverage with different varieties originating in Poland and Russia. It is composed primarily of water and ethanol, but sometimes with traces of impurities and flavorings. Traditionally it is made by distilling the liquid from potatoes or cereal grains that have been fermented, though some modern brands use fruits or sugar as the base. Since the 1890s, standard vodkas have been 40% alcohol by volume (ABV) (80 U.S. proof). The European Union has established a minimum alcohol content of 37.5% for vodka. Vodka in the United States must have a minimum alcohol content of 40%. Vodka is traditionally drunk 'neat' or 'straight' (not mixed with water, ice, or other mixers), although it is often served freezer chilled in the vodka belt of Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. It is also used in cocktails and mixed drinks, such as the vodka martini, Cosmopolitan, vodka tonic, screwdriver, greyhound, Black or White Russian, Moscow mule, Bloody Mary, and Caesar.

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