A Large Fabergé Gold, Jewelled And Guilloché Enamel... Lot n° 1

A Large Fabergé Gold, Jewelled And Guilloché Enamel Cigar Case Cigar case in 14k yellow gold, bright blue enamelled applied with a decoration of garlands and rinceaux enhanced and set with pink-cut diamonds and cabochon rubies. It bears the initials of Nikolai Aleksandrovic Romanov (1868-1918), the last Tsar of Russia. Maker’s mark of Henrik Wigström in cyrillic, 56 standard (= 14K) gold hallmark and signed “ФАБЕРЖЕ” (=Faberge) in Cyrillic. In its wooden case, signed “Фаберже” (= Fabergé) in Cyrillic. Enamel Cigar Case (Long: 18 cm. Diameter: 3 cm. Gross weight: 203.2 g) NOTE WIGSTROM, Henrik (1862-1923) born in Ekenäs, Finland, a Swedish/Finnish workmaster who became head workmaster upon Michael Perchin's death in 1903, thereby assuming responsibility for the imperial Easter eggs. Wigström was particularly adept at designing cigarette cases, frames and figurines, which were produced in large number during the firm's most productive years. Wigström's style is characterized by echoes of the Louis XVI and Empire (style) periods. His hallmarks: 'H.W.' IMPORTANT NOTICE Notwithstanding this description or any discussions concerning a lot, all lots are offered and sold “as is” in accordance with the conditions of business printed in the sale catalogue.