Fabergé
Miniature magnifying glass c. 1900
Gold, guilloché enamel, glass | 6.9 x 2.3 x 0.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 18642
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Miniature magnifying glass, pale yellow guilloché enamel frame and handle, fluted gold and beaded collar.
Even for the most minute and barely functional objects, such as this miniature magnifying glass of gold and pale yellow guilloché enamel, Fabergé’s level of craftsmanship and quality of finish of objects was always of an extremely high standard.
Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal CollectionProvenance
Probably acquired by Queen Alexandra, c. 1900
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gold, guilloché enamel, glass
Measurements
6.9 x 2.3 x 0.5 cm (whole object)