Lot 301
FABERGE - an 18ct gold 'Palais Tsarskoye Selo' enamel locket. Designed as a red guilloche enamel...
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Lot 301
FABERGE - an 18ct gold 'Palais Tsarskoye Selo' enamel locket. Designed as a red guilloche enamel...
Lot 301
Lot Description
FABERGE - an 18ct gold 'Palais Tsarskoye Selo' enamel locket. Designed as a red guilloche enamel egg, with brilliant-cut diamond highlight geometric motif, opening to reveal a monkey with ruby eyes, suspended from a trace-link chain. Signed Faberge, 1667-26. Total diamond weight 0.29ct. Hallmarks for London. Length of pendant 3.2cms. Length of chain 63cms. Weight 21.9gms. With maker's case and certificate of authenticity.
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches with minimal wear.
<li>Diamonds well matched and bright.<p>
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
<li>Diamonds have no obvious inclusions under x10.<p>
<li>Rubies are a well matched, strongly purplish red hue.
<li>Rubies in good to fair condition. One with a small chip.<p>
<li>Enamels in good condition.
<li>Dimensions of pendant 32 by 16.3mms.
<li>Stamped 1716-270 to the tag on the chain. Chain possible replacement.
<li>Chain adjustable, may be worn at 58 or 63cm length.
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>
<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>
<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk
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