LOT 131
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Lot 131
A SCARCE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN YACHT TSAREVNA FABERGÉ GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND SET BADGE, OSKAR PIHL, ST. PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1895. Modeled as a life-belt in white enamel, inscribed with gold letters in Russian ‘TSAREVNA’, wrapped with gold wire ropes, overlaid with a naval flag in white and blue enamel and the pole set with diamonds. Hallmarked St. Petersburg, circa 1895, workmaster’s initials in Latin OP for Oskar Pihl and 72 gold standard (18kt). Width 1.25 inches (35 mm).
Estimate:
$10,000 - 15,000
€ 7,000 - 10,500
Comparison:
For a similar badge see Sotheby’s London, sale of November 30, 2001, lot 642 illustrated, which sold for $23,000.00.
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