Russian .916 Silver and Guilloché Enamel Frame

Description:

Russian .916 Silver and Guilloché Enamel Frame, St. Petersburg, 1896-1908, marked for Fabergé workmaster Michael Perchin, scratched inventory number "5180," lacking Fabergé hallmarks, the pale white enamel base with radiating silver mounts centering a seed pearl enclosed circular bezel, ht. 3 1/2 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Enamel in good overall condition with no evidence of chipped losses or overpainting. Frame in good condition with only minor surface wear along edge consistent with age. Glass inset loose in frame with very minor chipped losses to edge. Backing with on area of chipped loss to upper left corner, shrinkage cracks to upper right screw joint and joint to silver strut. Lacking a screw to the backing.


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