11th Jul, 2024 10:00

Jewellery, Pens & Silver Auction

 
Lot 244
 

244

A fine and rare Russian silver gilt and guilloche enamel cigar cutter by Faberge

Sold for £5,500
Estimated at £2,000 - £4,000


 

A fine and rare Russian silver gilt and guilloche enamel cigar cutter by Faberge, circular, 44mm diameter, in purple enamel, with button press cigar cutter release, 48mm at its widest, working, marked to interior, overall in very good condition except for some small scratches and wear to rims and where lid is removed, sold with two letters of provenance from 1985, one from Mr Moore to Ian Jones the MD of Faberge in Iver, the other a letter from Ian Jones to Mr Moore and two photographs

PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL IMAGES. THERE IS SOME DAMAGE TO THE ENAMEL BELOW WHERE THE SLIDING CUTTER IS EJECTED. CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO WATCH A BRIEF VIDEO. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mjBYh-gKgIQ?feature=share

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