A FABERGE SILVER SWEETMEATS DISH, WORKMASTER STEFAN WAKEVA, ST. PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1889

the body fluted, with banded rim decorated with four-leaf flowers and set with three angels' heads, the gilt interior set with two 1752 and one 1757 hrivennik coins depicting Elizabeth, supported by three feet, marked with 88 standard and town mark, maker's mark K. FABERGE in Cyrillic with Imperial warrant, workmaster's mark S.W in Latin for Stefan Wakeva; height: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.), diameter:12 cm (4 3/4 in.), weight: 239.7 g (7.705 ozt)

CONDITION
The dish appears in overall excellent original condition. Some age-appropriate darkening to the exterior, with miniscule dents in places. Fine scuffing and discoloration to the interior. Otherwise, no significant issues apparent to the naked eye.

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