Magnificent Faberge 1913-17 Diamond & Ruby Silver Gilt Enamel Compact/Card Case

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Magnificent Faberge 1913-17 Diamond & Ruby Silver Gilt Enamel Compact/Card Case :
$18644.03

Here for your consideration is a magnificent and exquisite, extremely rare, genuine original, antique Russian, 1913-17, precious gemstone jewelled and guilloche enamelled, silver gilt, gold, and platinum compact/card case, made by master jeweller Feodor Afanassiev for Carl Faberge.

Please take time to look at all 12 photos to fully appreciate the quality of workmanship in this exquisite Russian Faberge compact/card case. We’ve tested the case and can 100% guarantee authenticity withregards the materials and gemstones.

This fabulous jewelled Faberge, silver gilt, hinged compact/card case is encrusted with diamonds, rubies, pearls,turquoisecabochons, red and white guilloche enamelling, completewith gold and platinum embellishments to the front and back covers, with gilt chain and mounted charms including a ladybird, clog, double eagle, Maltese cross, purse, sword, automobile, owl, spider and web, snake, crown, riding crop, horseshoe and other various decoration, including a diamond encrusted wheel with the words \"Tenez-Moi Bien”(Keep Me Well).

The interior has a mirror on the reverse of one lid that opens out to reveal a hidden ornate card case spring and two hinged compact compartments on the other. The Interior is also Russian hallmarked for Faberge with the 88 Zolotniks standard mark, the Kokoshnik mark facing to the right and the Greek letter‘a’ denoting this case was assayed in SaintPetersburg with the Russian cyrillic makers mark for Feodor Afanassiev.

Considering this delightful antique Russian compact/card case is over 100 years old its generally in very good condition, some expected wear, a small amount of rubbing to the silver gilt and some small dints, commensuratewith use and its 103 years age, but on the whole, just areally unusual and beautiful Faberge compact/card case.

Kokoshnik…

After 1899 a uniform mark was adopted throughout Russia. The traditional woman\'s headdress, the Kokoshnik was introduced. For the years to 1908 the head faces to the left and from 1908 to the right, so dating this case after 1908.

Feodor Alexeievich Afanassiev… (Faberge workmaster between 1913-1917)

He was a journeyman whoapprenticed between 1883-1888 with the Finnish master Enock Sistoner, thereafter, he worked for the jeweller Karl Bokh while working for Bokh he gained his masters degree, was granted his rights and certificate in 1907 and allowed to use a masters mark, the use of which was strictly enforced by assay laws in Imperial Russia. Thereafter he ran a small workshop for Carl Faberge at 24 Bolshaya Morskaya specialising in eggs, small articles of silver gilt, guilloche enamel, hard stone objects and beautiful exquisite gemstones.

Peter Carl Fabergé ...

Also known as \"Karl Gustavovich Fabergé\", was a Russian jeweller, best known for the famous Fabergé eggs, made in the style of genuine Easter eggs, but using precious metals and gemstones.In 1885, Tsar Alexander IIIgave the House of Fabergé the title; \'Goldsmith by special appointment to the Imperial Crown’.

The Tsar also commissioned the company to make an Easter egg as a gift for his wife, the Empress Maria. The Tsar placed an order for another egg the following year. Beginning in 1887, the Tsar apparently gave Carl Fabergé complete freedom with regard to egg designs, which then became more and more elaborate. According to Fabergé Family tradition, not even the Tsar knew what form they would take, the only stipulation was that each one should contain a surprise. The next Tsar,Nicholas II, ordered two eggs each year, one for his mother and one for his wife,Alexandra. The tradition continued until theOctober Revolution.

Although the House of Fabergé is famed for its Imperial Easter eggs, it made many more objects ranging from silver tableware to fine jewellery. Fabergé\'s company became the largest jewellery business in Russia. In addition to itsSaint Petersburgheadquarters, it had branches inMoscow, Odessa, Kiev and London.In 1916, the House of Fabergé became a joint-stock company with a capital of 3-million rubles.

The following year upon the outbreak of theOctober Revolution, the business was taken over by a \'Committee of the Employees of the Company K Fabergé. In 1918 The House of Fabergé was nationalised by theBolsheviks. In early October the stock was confiscated and the House of Fabergé was no more.

Dimensions as follows ...

Length: 3.6 inchesor 9.2 cm

Width: 2.6 inches or 6.5 cm

Height: 1.15 inches or 3 cm (highest point)

Weight: 8.6 oz or 243 grams

This is as good as it gets with regards to Carl Faberge compact/card cases. An extremely rare find indeed. You might never find another onethis complete and if there\'s one thing we\'ve learned about antiques, when items are of quality and extremelyrare, he who hesitates usually loses out.

Carl Faberge, jewelled and guilloche enamelled, silver gilt cases are highly collectable and would add value to any collection. These delightful cases have become so very collectable and are only going to appreciate in value in years to come. A real must for any serious collector.

This stunning Russian precious gemstone compact/card case, would make an ideal gift !!

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