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Auktionshaus Rapp

2094 - Antique Russian bracelet, gold, hallmarked “56” (corresponding to approx. 14K), St. Petersburg, late 19th century, possibly ca. 1891–1898. Oval bracelet featuring a faceted quartz doublet, surrounded by old-cut diamonds and arched groups of rose-cut diamonds totaling approx. 5.9 ct (H-J/VS-SI). Stepped, diamond-set shoulders. Hinge, slide clasp, and safety chain. Old St. Petersburg city hallmark, as used prior to 1899. Master’s mark not clearly legible, possibly “A.W.” for Alexander Väkevä. According to research by Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm, the Väkevä family’s St. Petersburg silversmith workshop worked exclusively for the House of Fabergé from the late 1870s onward. Stefan Väkevä and his sons Konstantin and Alexander each used their own maker’s marks. This connection to the workshop’s history is of interest for further investigation of the bracelet but does not prove its provenance. No additional Fabergé company mark was identified; there is no object-specific proof of provenance. There is no evidence that the piece was made by Alexander Väkevä or for the House of Fabergé, and this is not guaranteed as a characteristic of the item offered. Bibliography: Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm, “The Väkevä Family of Silversmiths and Their Marks,” Fabergé Research Newsletter, Summer 2011; Fabergé Research Site, “Workmasters.”

Starting price

CHF 3,600 (€3,912)

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Estimation

CHF 3,600 - 4,000 (€3,900 - 4,400)

Sale fees

25%

Antique Russian bracelet, gold, hallmarked “56” (corresponding to approx. 14K), St. Petersburg, late 19th century, possibly ca. 1891–1898. Oval bracelet featuring a faceted quartz doublet, surrounded by old-cut diamonds and arched groups of rose-cut diamonds totaling approx. 5.9 ct (H-J/VS-SI). Stepped, diamond-set shoulders. Hinge, slide clasp, and safety chain. Old St. Petersburg city hallmark, as used prior to 1899. Master’s mark not clearly legible, possibly “A.W.” for Alexander Väkevä. According to research by Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm, the Väkevä family’s St. Petersburg silversmith workshop worked exclusively for the House of Fabergé from the late 1870s onward. Stefan Väkevä and his sons Konstantin and Alexander each used their own maker’s marks. This connection to the workshop’s history is of interest for further investigation of the bracelet but does not prove its provenance. No additional Fabergé company mark was identified; there is no object-specific proof of provenance. There is no evidence that the piece was made by Alexander Väkevä or for the House of Fabergé, and this is not guaranteed as a characteristic of the item offered. Bibliography: Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm, “The Väkevä Family of Silversmiths and Their Marks,” Fabergé Research Newsletter, Summer 2011; Fabergé Research Site, “Workmasters.” Condition: *

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Auction details

Rapp Fall Auction 2026 - Fine Jewelry
Thursday, November 26
01:30 PM
Toggenburgerstrasse 139
9500 Wil, Switzerland

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Auktionshaus Rapp +41 7 19 23 77 44 online@rapp-auktionen.ch
On Drouot for 2 years avec More than 4,000 lots published

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