#8731 • Faberge Nephrite & 84 Silver Pen Holder W/Diamonds

Part of Vietnamese Royal Family & Grandee Estates (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $22,000-$25,000 Faberge Nephrite & Solid 84 Russian Silver Desktop Pen Holder W/1.20ctw Mine-Cut Diamonds, Cabochon Rubies & Red Enamel Accents *Work Master A.H. (August Hollming)* - This stunning pen holder is made of solid vibrant green nephrite and gold washed 84 Silver (the Russian standard for Silver during the Pre-Revolution period). The piece boasts a unique form, and is finished with a solid silver Russian Imperial Warrant double headed eagle crest in the center of the piece. The crest is embellished with approx. 1.20ctw genuine mine-cut diamonds and finished with cabochon ruby accents. The piece is also embellished with selective red enamel accents, that truly make this piece a work of art. This is a true investment piece, and is in near mint condition. The piece bears the work master's mark "A*H" of August Hollming, who was a Faberge work master who was active from 1880 to 1913, and was then followed by his son Vaino Hollming. The piece is also hallmarked "Faberge" (in Cyrillic), and "84" (Russian Silver Standard) on the inside lip and on the bottom of the piece. Measures: 78mm H x 72.5mm D (approximately). (WEIGHT: 315.6 grams)