Lot 653
  • 653

A Fabergé enamel and tortoiseshell lorgnette with jewelled gold mounts, workmaster August Holmström, St Petersburg, circa 1890

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • enamel, tortoiseshell, jewelled gold mounts, diamond
  • length: 27cm, 10 3/4 in.
the handle of translucent celery green enamel over reeded engine-turning dotted with opaque white enamel beads, rose-cut diamond-set borders, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 58616(?)

Condition

Excellent condition, although the eyeglasses will not stay in place for use.
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