Product Description
Faberge (attr.) Oval gold (18K rose gold) box with an extremely fine and intricately carved agate cameo medallion of Zeus, c. 1895
For a related oval gold and cameo medallion box in the Russian National Museum presented in the original Iosif Marschak Kiev box see: Illustration #560 “Faberge / Cartier” by Geza von Habsburg (2003)
Faberge (attr.) Oval gold (18K rose gold) box with an extremely fine and intricately carved agate cameo medallion of Zeus, c. 1895
GORHAM MFG. CO SILVERSMITHS Providence, RI
FINN ERICHSEN (Maker)
WILLIAM T. THOMPSON (Chaser)
SPAULDING & CO (Retailer) Chicago, IL
Kettle-on-stand c. 1903
Completely specially handwrought sterling silver in an overall organic form with highly stylized vines and blossom motifs with cutout details on the base. Bone spacers and finial for burner handle. Approx. silver weight is 66 troy ounces.
Marks for kettle: Gorham Martele touchmarks, 950 – 1000
FINE, F R U, SPAULDING & CO., CHICAGO, SE (Script signature)
Marks for burner: Gorham Martele touchmarks, 950 – 1000 FINE, P F, SPAULDING & CO., CHICAGO
H: 14″ x W: 9″ x D: 6 1/2″
Price: $24,500