DESCRIPTION

Antique 20th Century Imperial Russian solid silver-gilt guilloche enamel bell-push, of circular cushion form, the surface enamelled in translucent white over concentric reeded engine-turning and an engraved floral boarder, the button set with a polished amethyst cabochon.

Hallmarked Russian 88 silver (915 standard), St-Petersburg, year 1908-1917, Maker's mark W.H. (Renowned Faberge work-master, Henrik Immanuel Wigstrom, active 1862-1923, was one of the most important Fabergé workmasters along with Michael Perchin. Perchin was the head workmaster from 1886 until his death in 1903, when he was succeeded by his chief assistant Henrik Wigström. These two workmasters were responsible for almost all the Imperial Easter eggs commissioned by the Czarina of Russia.

CONDITION

In Great Condition - no damage, just minor wear to the enamel.

SIZE

Height: 2cm
Width: 5cm
Weight: 42g

REFERENCE NUMBER: A5102