RUSSIAN SILVER CLOISONNE ENAMEL EGG PENDANT

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RUSSIAN SILVER CLOISONNE ENAMEL EGG PENDANT
For your consideration, we present a beautiful Russian gilt-silver Easter egg pendant. Set against its polished surface is a delicately carved flower, adorned with a green gemstone at its center. A stunning combination of elegance and traditional craftsmanship.
HALLMARKS: '84' silver standard mark and the master stamp with the initials 'AN' in Latin for Anders Juhaninpoika Nevalainen - famous Faberge workmaster - please see information bellow.
CONDITION: Overall Good Vintage Condition. Signs of Wear and Age. For further details, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. From A.Vostrikov's collection, representing the THIRD generation of Russian emigration in the USA, New York. 2. Antique Arena Inc., Brooklyn, New York, USA, May 14, 2022 (a screenshot will be provided to the winner). 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please save this page). The history of sale is very important for serious collectors.
DIMENSIONS: 7/8 inches (23 mm) Length. Weight: 6.3 grams.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $450 - $500. 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 Russian silver egg pendants were sold on LiveAuctioneers, Sotheby's, and eBay for $2,600 (16 years ago), $2,800 (9 years ago), $12,500 (10 years ago), and $14,200 (5 years ago) - 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 significantly increased compared to those from 5-10 years ago, and even more so when compared to 20 years ago.
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ANDERS NEVALAINEN: Anders Juhaninpoika Nevalainen was a Russian gold- and silversmith, Faberge workmaster of Finnish origin. Anders Nevalainen was an apprentice in Finland and in St. Petersburg in 1874, a goldworker in 1875 (and registered as an employee of Faberge), and a master goldsmith in 1885. As master first working in the jewelry atelier of August Holmstrom, he soon became head of workshop under exclusive contract with Faberge. His workshop made silver-mounted frames in birchwood, palisander or lacquer, silver- and gold cigarette-cases, enameled silver-gilt cases with leather sleeves, several small silver-gilt objects. His initials A.N, mostly used with K.Faberge mark without the double-headed eagle Imperial Warrant. The Nevalainen family returned to Finland after the Russian Revolution in 1917. Anders Nevalainen died in Terijoki in 1933.

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