Live Auction 11997Russian Art
A PAIR OF GOLD-MOUNTED AMETHYST CUFFLINKS
Lot 214

A PAIR OF GOLD-MOUNTED AMETHYST CUFFLINKS

MARK OF FEDOR RUCH, ST PETERSBURG, 1899-1904

Closed28 November 2016

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GBP 3,250

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A PAIR OF GOLD-MOUNTED AMETHYST CUFFLINKS
MARK OF FEDOR RUCH, ST PETERSBURG, 1899-1904
Each terminal set with a cabochon amethyst, joined by a chain with a ring clasp, marked on links

Each terminal 3/8 in. (1 cm.) diameter

Acquired by the present owner from Jean Lombard Antiques in Geneva circa 1970s.

Specialist note

Fedor (Friedrich) Ruch, a native of Baden from Heidelberg, is recorded as a goldsmith and worked with Fabergé.
A gold bracelet with the mark of Fedor Ruch in its original Fabergé case was sold Christie's, London, 16 June 2004, lot 5.