Live Auction 11997Russian Art
A MINIATURE GOLD CHARKA
Lot 244

A MINIATURE GOLD CHARKA

BY FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF ERIK KOLLIN, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890

Closed28 November 2016

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GBP 10,625

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A MINIATURE GOLD CHARKA
BY FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF ERIK KOLLIN, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890
Lobed, with a scroll handle, with frosted gold interior, the base inset with a gold two rouble coin dated 1756, marked on lower rim
2 5/8 in. (6.8 cm.) long

Specialist note

Erik Kollin became Fabergé's head workmaster in 1870, specialising in gold and silver articles in the historical style, often inspired by Russian medieval pieces. The present cup with its repoussé lobes is reminiscent of the 'pineapple cups', predominantly produced in Russia during the 17th and 18th centuries.