TABLE THERMOMETER IN GILT.
By FABERGÉ, Saint Petersburg,... Lot 367
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TABLE THERMOMETER IN GILT.
By FABERGÉ, Saint Petersburg, 1899-1908.
Rectangular in shape, the main face is enameled in translucent dark blue on a guilloche background of vertical "grains of rice" with applied decoration of rosebuds and palmettes finely chiseled in vermeil of two colors, the top is enhanced by a torch and a quiver intertwined held by a ribboned bow in vermeil. In the center appears the Réaumur thermometer on an opaque white enamel background, a tank filled with mercury, surrounded by a pearl pattern, the border of the frame is finely chiseled with a laurel garland enhanced at each corner by a flower.
The set rests on two round feet chiseled with gadroons and pointed. With openwork gilt bridge foot on the back, forming the letter A and attachment ring.
Accident on the back plate, but good condition.
Title mark: 88, Saint Petersburg, 1899-1908.
Goldsmith's hallmarks: Fabergé.
Hallmarks of master goldsmith: Johan Victor Aarne (1863-1934).
Inventory number : 1257.
H. 21.5 cm - L. 5.8 cm.
Gross weight: 311 g.
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