4 June 2014 Russian Art Auctions
4 June 2014
572. A FABERGÉ SILVER-GILT AND GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL THERMOMETER
MARK OF FABERGÉ, MAKER’S MARK OF VICTOR AARNE, ST. PETERSBURG, 88 STANDARD, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 3721
Height 21 cm.
30,000–50,000 GBP
Upright rectangular, with projecting top corners, the surface enamelled in translucent blue over banded wavy engine-turning, ribbon-ties surmount suspending laurel garlands, chased pellet and mullet border, the white glass panel with Réaumur scale in black within beaded bezel, on two gadrooned feet, ivory back with scroll strut.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.