Live Auction 1161Important Russian Art
A JEWELLED GOLD-MOUNTED ROCK-CRYSTAL HAND-SEAL
Lot 212 PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN ROYAL FAMILY

A JEWELLED GOLD-MOUNTED ROCK-CRYSTAL HAND-SEAL

BY FABERGÉ, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1880, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 16612

Closed25 November 2013

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A JEWELLED GOLD-MOUNTED ROCK-CRYSTAL HAND-SEAL
BY FABERGÉ, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1880, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 16612
The rock-crystal body of cylindrical form, the matrix engraved with a crowned cypher, encircled by a detachable gold mount in the form of a snake, the head inset with two ruby cabochon eyes, apparently unmarked
2¼ in. (5.7 cm.) high

Specialist note

A similar aquamarine seal with snake-formed mount by Erik Kollin, from a distinguished Midwest private collection was sold Christie's, New York, 15 April 1013, lot 31.