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a bird that is sitting on top of a bowla bird that is sitting on top of a lampa white egg shaped like a bird with two birds on it
Hermitage Fine Art

312 - BIRD-SHAPED TABLE LIGHTER WITH SILVER MOUNT BY FABERGÉ
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Estimate €25,000 - €30,000
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Description
BIRD-SHAPED TABLE LIGHTER WITH SILVER MOUNT BY FABERGÉ Julius Rappoport, master silversmith, Saint Petersburg, late 19th century featuring a stylised bird with eyes set with cabochons; the interior fitted with a wick holder. Hallmarks: fineness mark ‘88’, coat of arms of St Petersburg, master’s mark in Cyrillic ‘IR’ for Julius Rappoport, maker’s mark in Cyrillic ‘Fabergé’, engraved inventory number ‘4048’ in silver, partially gilded, eggshell and cabochons H. 10 cm, W. 12 cm gross weight: 266 gr. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale DESIGN & JEWELLERY: RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN JEWELLERY, SILVERWARE AND PORCELAIN, LEATHER GOODS AND LUXURY CLOTHING, OBJECTS OF ART
Auction location
Auction time 10/28/2026 at 2:30 PM
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