A Jewelled Gold-Mounted Nephrite and Guilloché Enamel Parasol Handle, possibly Fabergé, circa 1900
Session begins in
December 18, 06:00 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
Bid
3,500 USD
Lot Details
Description
the nephrite body formed as an apple issuing from a singular leaf and tree stump, the cylindrical gold mount decorated with translucent pink enamel over reeded engine-turning, within rose-cut diamond-set scrolls, with later added suspension loop, apparently unmarked
length 2 5/8 in.
6.7 cm
With A La Vielle Russie, New York
Acquired before 1969 by Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Crosby, Hillsborough
New York, A La Vielle Russie, Inc., Faberge, A Loan Exhibition for the benefit of The Cooper-Hewitt Museum, April 22 – May 21, 1983, no.296, p.93
Exhibition catalogue, Faberge, A Loan Exhibition for the benefit of The Cooper-Hewitt Museum, A La Vielle Russie, Inc., 1983, p.93, no.296