A Fabergé Silver Milk Jug. Fabergé, Moscow, 1908-1917, with scratched inventory number 32067 . 3-1/8 x...

Description

A Fabergé Silver Milk Jug
Fabergé, Moscow, 1908-1917, with scratched inventory number 32067
3-1/8 x 4 x 2-3/8 inches (7.9 x 10.2 x 6.0 cm)
141 grams (4.53 troy ounces)

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection, California.


This charming and exquisitely chased milk pitcher or jug was part of a series of at least 10 similar small pitchers by Fabergé Moscow. They were likely intended to accompany porcelain tea sets, and did not originally form part of larger silver services.

Heritage Auctions is grateful to Anna and Vincent Palmade for their assistance in the cataloging of this lot.


Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000.

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