Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN GOLD-MOUNTED DIAMOND-SET GUILLOCHÉ
A RUSSIAN GOLD-MOUNTED DIAMOND-SET GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL CIGARETTE HOLDER - Russian, in the Fabergé style, early 20th century. Of cylindrical form, the body decorated with translucent cobalt-blue enamel over a finely engine-turned wavy guilloché ground, applied with gold laurel-leaf borders and suspended laurel swags. The detachable upper section similarly enamelled and surmounted by an applied Imperial crown set with rose-cut diamonds. The interior gilt. The base bearing spurious marks including ”FABERGE, ” workmaster's initials and ”84” standard. In a fitted leather-covered case, the silk lining stamped in Cyrillic ”К. ФАБЕРЖЕ / С. ПЕТЕРБУРГЪ” beneath the Imperial warrant. Dimensions: H: 2 in., (5 cm.) Condition: Overall good condition with surface wear and minor scratches consistent with age. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.