Antique 20thc Russian Fabergé Gilt Solid Silver, Enamel & Diamond Necessaire
Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
£16,894 per item
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Item details
Height
1.0 cm
Width
11.0 cm
Depth
4.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
Antique early 20th Century Imperial Russian Fabergé gilt solid silver & gold necessaire case. Decorated with vibrant mauve enamel over an engine-turned ground, the vanity case is formed of three compartments, each fitted with a small mirror on the underside of its lid.
At the centre of two lids sits an applied flower set with an old cut diamond, the center lid mounted with a oval wreath of gold foliage. Each lid is fitted with a diamond-set thumb piece, while a solid gold chain attaches to the top of the case, blending seamlessly with the gold laurel borders that separates each compartment.
Hallmarked Russian silver 88 (916 standard), St-Petersburg, year 1908, Maker's mark BC for Vladimir Petrovich Soloviev (Владимир Петрович Соловьев), stamped with Faberge retail mark.
Vladimir Petrovich Soloviev (1857–1906) was a skilled Russian silversmith who worked closely with the House of Fabergé in St Petersburg. Operating his own workshop, he produced luxury silverware and objets d’art exclusively for Fabergé, marking his pieces with the Cyrillic ВC alongside Fabergé’s stamp. His work included fine silver tableware, cases, tankards, and decorative pieces, often featuring traditional Russian motifs, gilding, and enamel. Much of Soloviev’s output was made for the export market, with a significant portion destined for Fabergé’s London branch, which catered to British and European collectors. His pieces were especially popular abroad, admired for their craftsmanship and character, and remain highly sought after by collectors today.
In 1903, Fabergé opened its London branch — the firm’s only outlet outside of Russia. Items for the shop were sent from St Petersburg by registered post and arrived without issue until 1908, when British customs seized a parcel bound for the store. Suspicious of the contents, customs passed the pieces to the Goldsmiths’ Company, responsible for regulating the standards of precious metals in Britain. They found the items lacked the legally required import marks and ruled that Fabergé’s silver and gold pieces must be stamped accordingly.
Fabergé objected, arguing that his creations were works of art, and marking them for their metal content was beside the point. His lawyer, Mark Romer, famously likened the situation to valuing the National Gallery’s paintings by the cost of their canvas. Nevertheless, in November 1910, Fabergé took the case to the High Court of Justice. After much legal effort, the firm lost and was ordered to apply British hallmarks to any pieces destined for sale in London.
CONDITION
In Good Condition - General wear to the enamel expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 1 cm // 0.39 in
Width: 11 cm // 4.33 in
Depth: 4 cm // 1.57 in
Weight: 162 grams // 5.21 ozt
Chain Length: 20 cm // 7.87 in
Condition report:
Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Good Condition - General wear to the enamel expected with age.
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Estimated delivery time
One to two weeks
Free collection available
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- Selling at Vinterior since 2018
- 61 sales
- Ships from Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
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Last updated: 24th March 2025
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