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FABERGE - SILVER and JADE HORSE HEAD LETTER OPENER
For your viewing pleasure is an exceptional Russian letter opener, circa 1900. The piece features a silver horse head handle adorned with inset pink stones, paired with a finely carved jade blade. When you touch and hold a piece of Faberge sterling, you're not just holding an object - you're making a connection to history. It links you to the grandeur of the Imperial Russian court, and to an even more ancient lineage of craftsmanship and luxury, as it embodies the elegance and prestige of royal courts throughout history. This Extremely Rare and Highly Collectible item comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. If you're concerned about your INVESTMENT, this item is an excellent choice. It is also a Very Prestigious Gift for any Occasion.
HALLMARKS: '84' silver standard and 'EK' in Latin for Kollin, Erik August (1836-1901) Faberge's Finnish head workmaster until 1886 - please see information below.
REFERENCE: M.M.Postnikova-Loseva, Gold and Silver Production, Hallmarks, 15th-20th Centuries. Moscow, #1585.
CONDITION: Very good condition for its age. For further details, please refer to the pictures.
DIMENSIONS: 8 3/4 x 1 inches (22.6 x 2.6 cm). Weight: 4 ozt (124 grams).
PROVENANCE: 1. By descent through a THIRD generation Russian emigree family, New York, USA. 2. Taylor & Harris, WILMINGTON, CA, USA (a screenshot will be provided to the winner). 3. A reputable international online auction in the USA sold THIS item for $9,500 (a screenshot will be provided to the winner). 4. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please save this page). The history of sale is very important for serious collectors.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $8,000 - $9,000. This price is significantly BELOW today's market value — please check the HISTORY of SALES. You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a unique item for your collection - over the years it will only INCREASE in price.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, letter openers with silver and jade made by Faberge were sold on LiveAuctioneers, Sotheby's, and Christie's for $12,842 (3 years ago), $14,511 (11 years ago), $14,607 (21 years ago), and $24,175 (12 years ago), underscoring the rarity, historical significance, and growing collector interest in these exceptionally scarce artifacts. Please refer to the screenshots for further details (please note: the international currency was converted to USD at the time the item was sold). Today, prices have risen significantly compared to 5-10 years ago, and even more so when compared to 20 years ago.
WARRANTY: This item qualifies for unconditional return. The buyer has 10 days from the date of sale to inspect items valued up to $5,000, and 15 days for items valued at $5,000 or more, to assess originality. The item may be returned to the seller for a refund - please refer to the Terms for full details. The buyer is responsible for return shipping.
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BEST INVESTMENT: If you are an individual or an investment company concerned about preserving your capital in these uncertain times, items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY are the best way to do so. Please explore our "HISTORY of SALES" section and look at the screenshots for samples of similar items sold at renowned auctions, such as Sotheby's, Christie's, LiveAuctioneers, eBay, and more. The choice is YOURS. If a lifetime warranty is provided for the authenticity of a specific item, it means the item was manufactured during the described period. This warranty is not a printed certificate of authenticity; instead, it reflects our professional assessment that the item is original and was crafted during the stated historical period.

ERIK AUGUST KOLLIN: Erik August Kollin (1836-1901) was born in Finland, where he completed his apprenticeship before travelling to St. Petersburg. Qualified as workmaster in 1868, in 1870 opened his own workshop in St. Petersburg. Kollin worked for August Holmstrom and for Carl Faberge, and was soon put in charge of all Faberge workshops, a post he held until 1886 when he was replaced by Michael Perkhin. He was Faberge's first chief jeweler. Specialized in gold and silver articles, most of them in an archaic style of the period. The artefacts produced Kollin for Faberge before his departure in 1886 generally bears his initials EK, together with Faberge's hallmark and are frequently to be found in a Faberge box. Evidently these pre-date the change of hallmarks in 1899.

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