A GEM-SET AND ENAMEL GOLD VESTA CASE

Lot 727
25.04.2024 10:00UTC -05:00
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$ 8 190
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUSA, New York
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ID 1195468
Lot 727 | A GEM-SET AND ENAMEL GOLD VESTA CASE
Estimate value
$ 5 000 – 7 000
Rectangular, the gold body reeded and decorated with black enamel stripes throughout, the hinged cover opening to reveal a match compartment, one side hinged and fitted with a match strike, with a cabochon ruby-set thumbpiece, inscribed inside cover probably in ink (now faded) 'No, Time, thou shalt not boast that I do change / x/16 / C.', marked inside cover and base with 'Fabergé' and workmaster's initials, also with London import marks for 1912
13/4 in. (4.5 cm.) long
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