#10418 • Faberge 84 Russian Silver & Blue Enamel Brooch

Part of Royal Family Important Jewelry & Antiques (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

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Status: Sold

Est. $6,000-$6,500 Faberge 84 Russian Silver & Royal Blue Guilloche Enamel Brooch W/3mm Moonstone Cabochon *Work Master H.W.* (Henrik Wigstrom) in Faberge Casket - This gorgeous piece is made of solid 84 Russian silver (Pre-Revolution standard for silver), and is finished with an absolutely stunning royal blue guilloche enamel. The center of the piece is embellished with a 3mm genuine moonstone cabochon, and the enamel work is framed by foliate details. The bottom of the piece is marked "Faberge" in Crylic, has the Russian silver standard, and bears the work master's initials "H.W." Henrik Wigstrom (1862-1923) was one of the most important Faberge workmasters along with Michael Perchin. Perchin was the head workmaster from 1886 until his death in 1903, when he was succeeded by his chief assistant Henrik Wigstrom. These two workmasters were responsible for almost all the imperial Easter eggs. The piece will come housed in a Faberge casket. Measures: 29.5mm x 27.5mm