Faberge nephrite, silver, gold & gem paper knife
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Late 19th/early 20th century, maker's marks of Faberge and partially-rubbed workmaster mark ''H.(?)'', possibly for Henrik Wigstrom, St. Petersburg, further marked for 56 (14K) gold standard, the rounded nephrite blade issuing from a silver foliate-molded rough-cut diamond-accented mount attached to a shaped nephrite handle set with a garnet cabochon-mounted 14K gold foliate swag, the handle terminating in a silver Russian Imperial crowned double-headed eagle set with twelve rubies to the mouths, feet and tails, 11.75'' H x 1.5'' W x 0.5'' D, est: $1500/2500
Provenance: Private Collection, Laguna Beach, CA
Provenance: Private Collection, Laguna Beach, CA
Condition
General light scratches and tarnishing commensurate with age. Lacking a cabochon-set foliate swag to one side of handle. With a repaired break to blade near mount.
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Faberge nephrite, silver, gold & gem paper knife
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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