Fine Decorative Arts & Russian Works - April 28, 2012
Lot 30 - IMPERIAL RUSSIAN 14K GUILLOCHE OVAL ENAMELED BOX
14k yellow gold guilloche enameled box Imperial Russian oval box. Glowing iridescent Vaseline enameling. Double headed jeweled Russian coat of arms with round cut white diamonds and oval cabochon cut ruby jewel to top of cover. Stylized laurel leaf border to side. Holds 56 gold purity marks and town marks. Also holds Cyrillic Faberge mark. Also holds M.W. workmaster marks. Includes fitted wooden presentation box. Measures 1 1/8" height x 2 1/8" width x 1 3/4" depth (2.8cm x 5.4cm x 4.4cm). Gold box weighs 73 dwt / 114 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $3500-$4000.
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