$4,000
Michael Evlampievitch Perchin (Faberge workmaster from 1860-1903), pair of very fine Russian 14k rose gold, guilloche enamel, ruby and diamond men's cufflinks, circa 1895. Each exquisite cufflink of almond form with blue guilloche enamel behind jeweled crown with cross at top accented with two round ruby cabochons and two accent diamonds. Marked on back with Perchin maker's mark in Cyrillic MP and 56 zolotnik gold standard or assay mark. Cufflinks with ribbed torpedo bar closure with four diamond accents in wrapped cube form at center. Total weight approximately 20.6 grams. Note: Michael Perchin is one of Faberge's most famous and skilled workmasters. Perchin was a senior workmaster for Faberge and worked for them under exclusive contract, therefore, the cufflinks featured in this lot can be represented as Faberge. The cufflinks in this lot are likely British Royal cufflinks due to their handling and form. The almond shape also forms a Russian Cyrillic letter "E" shape that could refer to Ermitage [Hermitage]. The "E" form most likely pertains to the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII and his wife, Queen Alexandra who famously collected a number of fine Faberge items including many cufflinks, now currently housed in Royal Collection Trust in London, England. It has been noted that Edward VII gifted cufflinks with his monogram “E” as royal favors, many of these were highly accessible to him as London had a Faberge store during the early 20th century. Alternate spell
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-01-03
