A LARGE PARCEL-GILT SILVER-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS DECANTER

A LARGE PARCEL-GILT SILVER-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS DECANTER
MARKED K. FABERGÉ WITH THE IMPERIAL WARRANT, MOSCOW, 1899-1908, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 23509
Of bulbous shape, the colourless glass body cut with diamond pattern, the silver mount repoussé and chased with a stylised double-headed eagle, flanked by cabochon amethysts and chalcedonies, the hinged cover repoussé and chased with scrolls in the neo-Russian style, the finial set with a cabochon sapphire, the interior with an ice compartment, with a detachable cork stopper, with an angular handle, interior gilt, marked on neck mount, inside cover and stopper
13¼ in. (33.5 cm.) high