MARK OF THE FIRST ARTEL, ST. PETERSBURG, 1908-1917

细节

A Gem-Set Silver Bell-Push in the form of an Alligator
Mark of the First Artel, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Realistically modeled, the eyes set with cabochon sapphires, the jaw hinged to operate the mechanism, marked on rear right foot
8¾ in. (22.2 cm.) long

来源

Sotheby's, New York, 20 June 1984, lot 332.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.

注意事项

VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.

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The First Artel was formed around 1909 when Julius Rappoport, Fabergé's leading creator of silver animal figures, decided to retire. To reward his workmen for their service, Rappoport left them his workshop and equipment (including the moulds for his animals). They organized as a co-operative under the name of the First Silversmith's Artel.