Lot 0218
Faberge Silver-Gilt Salt Cellar with an Original Spoon
Estimate: 300-400€
Fabergé Silver-Gilt Salt Cellar with Spoon
Silver-gilt
Length: 7.5 cm
Height: 2.5 cm
Diameter: 4.3 cm
Total weight: 36.2 g
Maker’s mark: “K. Faberge” with Imperial warrant.
Moscow, 1908–1917
A Russian silver-gilt salt cellar of rounded form, decorated with applied palmett in low relief, complete with its original matching spoon. The restrained neoclassical design, balanced proportions, and delicate ornamentation exemplify the refined aesthetic of Fabergé’s Moscow workshop in the early 20th century.
Starting price: 200€
Estimate: 300-400€
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