A FINE FABERGE GOLD MATCHBOX COVER

Description:

St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
2,1 x 6 x 4 cm
Rectangular case in 14ct rose and yellow gold (56 zolotnik), finely engraved and guilloché. On the side, a kokoshnik mark with the letter ‘Alpha’ and 56, Fabergé mark and an indistinct maker’s mark (HW?, strongly worn). Approx. 38g. Slight signs of wear.
Norddeutsche Privatsammlung
We are grateful to Alexander von Solodkoff for his expert advice