Sold for $9,375

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Lot Description

A Russian Yellow Gold, Enamel, Diamond and Sapphire Mounted Snuff Box

Mark of Fabergé with Workmaster's Mark of Henrik Wigstrom, St. Petersburg, 20th Century

the lid with an applied two-headed eagle crest.
marked with '56' standard on interior
4 ozt 18 dwt gross
Width 3 1/2 inches.

Property from the Collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Condition Report

In overall decent, stable, attractive condition. Old scuffs, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. Area of heavier scratching to interior side of case, possibly from assay. Examination under UV light shows area of very dim fluorescence and possible small repair to blue enameling in upper right corner of second register from top on lid. Additional images available upon request.

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