6th Mar, 2024 10:00

Fine Art, Antiques and Jewellery Auction

 
  Lot 23
 

Victor Mayer for Faberge; An 18ct gold, enamel, diamond, citrine and smoky quartz surprise egg

Victor Mayer for Faberge; An 18ct gold, enamel, diamond, citrine and smoky quartz surprise 'Honey Egg', limited edition no. 36/75, the champagne enamel 18ct yellow gold egg mounted with diamond set bee and three citrine and enamel flowers opening to reveal a yellow gold seated bear eating from a white gold honeycomb, all raised on polished smoky quartz base mounted with 18ct gold, 10.5cm high, hallmarked Edinburgh 2003, presented within original case and with accompanying bound certificate of authenticity

Provenance:

Wirswall Hall, Whitchurch, Shropshire

Sold for £7,000


Condition Report

Some slight 'crazing'/small cracks to the inlay in the bees wings but other than this no obvious wear all damage, refer to additional images

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