July 12-13, 2008
Lot 0459
Faberge Feodor Ruckert loving-cup, three dragon handles with inset cabochon eyes (probably rubies) flanking panels with imperial eagles above elaborate floral and scroll decoration, Russian gilt-silver and enamel, base marked with kokoshnik for 1896-1908, Moscow, assayer Ivan Lebdkin, with F. Faberge Imperial warrant mark overstruck with initials for Feodor Ruckert (Moscow, working 1908-1917), 916.6 fine, gross weight 56.68 oz. T., 8-3/8 x 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 in.Minor loss to gilt, small areas of enamel loss, slight wear.
Purchased in Paris circa 1998-1999.
Estimate: $200,000 - $300,000
Reserve: 180,000
Mailing Address Post Office Box 2135
Asheville, North Carolina 28802