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A Fabergé Silver-Mounted Rosewood Stamp Box
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold
$1,900
Live Auction
Property from the Fred and Kay Krehbiel Collection, Part I
Location
Chicago
Description
A Fabergé Silver-Mounted Rosewood Stamp Box
Moscow, First Quarter 20th Century
scratched number '18201' to underside of lid rim, marked with '84' standard and assay of Ivana Lebedkin on interior lid rim, additional assay mark of Ivana Lebedkin on exterior of lid rim at front of box
Height 1 1/2 x width 2 1/4 x depth 2 1/4 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
The lid opens and closes properly, but when at rest, the lid does not seal tightly to the box; it springs slightly upward on its own. A few dents in the metal. One corner of the retangular border of the lid is lifting slightly from the wood of the lid. Polish residue.
Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.
Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.
Provenance
Note:
Similarly decorated examples are attributed to the workmaster Hjalmar Armfelt.