Red Stone, Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, Gold, Silver Perfume Bottle, Russian. The bell-shaped perfume bottle is crafted in 14k t...

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Red Stone, Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, Gold, Silver Perfume Bottle, Russian

The bell-shaped perfume bottle is crafted in 14k tri-color gold, complete with a ribbon and swag motif, set against an applied blue enamel background, accented by ruby cabochons. The bottle's neck has rose-cut diamonds, set in silver. It's top having a bezel set red stone terminal. Hallmarks for St. Petersburg, Russia, 1908-1917, 14 kt. gold; along with spurious marks for Karl Faberge and workmaster Henrik Wigstrom.
Dimensions: 2-1/2 inches tall x 1-1/2 inches wide at base

Fabergé: Carl Faberge grew up working for his father’s jewelry business in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 1872, Faberge took control of the company. A master goldsmith, Faberge drew inspiration from the fabulous collections housed at the Hermitage museum. He was appointed jeweler to the Imperial Court, where he achieved his greatest fame, fabricating 50 jeweled Imperial Easter eggs between 1885 and 1916. His patrons included worldwide royalty and the social elite of the era. His jewelry designs and sculptures captivated the world. Faberge fled Russia in 1917 following the October Revolution. He died in Switzerland in 1920, leaving behind a legacy for unparalleled technical mastery of metalwork. Faberge’s company continues to create lavishly detailed jewelry and art objects utilizing the techniques and tools reminiscent of the originals from St. Petersburg.

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