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Faberge Nephrite Jade Blade
Description:
Faberge mark, 56 gold mark, silver 88 mark, Michael Perchin workmaster mark
Category
Other - Arts and Antiques
Reference Number
00956
Maker/Artist
Faberge; Michael Evlampievich Perchin
Materials
Jade; silver; gold; rubies; diamonds; enamel
Measurements
8.75 in
Time Period
1895-1905
Additional Information: letter opener; horse; Faberge mark, 56 gold mark, silver 88 mark, Michael Perchin workmaster mark; Nephrite jade blade, figural head of horse on top of the handle. Head is silver with yellow gold mane, bridle and buckled reins. Ruby eyes, band of diamonds below embedded in yellow and rose gold. Purple chinoiserie enameling with rose and yellow gold draping beads of tiny embedded diamonds (18), are in the gold wreath in jade on the top of the blade with larger rose point diamonds (2) embedded on each side of the blade. Larger diamonds are approximately .30 carat weight. There are 23 approximately .10 carat diamonds at the base of the horse head with 4 more approximately .20 carat diamonds at swag points. All original condition with no stones missing.
