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Karl Faberge red guilloche enamel kovsh with Polupoltinnik - Ekaterina II 1781 silver coin
Polupoltinnik - Ekaterina II silver 1781 coin
Obverse: Bust of Catherine II right.
Reverse: Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination; date.
Translation: Abbreviated: By God’s grace Ekaterina II Empress and Autocrat of all Russia SPBKovsh is Made in Russia.
Fully hallmarked.
Work master: Anders John NevalainenDimensions:
Length x width x height: 11 x 6 x 5 cm
Weight: 137 gramsAnders Nevalainen was born in Kylänlahti village in Pielisjärvi, Finland. He was an apprentice in Finland and in St. Petersburg in 1874, a goldworker in 1875 (and registered as an employee of Fabergé), and a master goldsmith in 1885.
As master first working in the jewelry atelier of August Holmström, he soon became head of workshop under exclusive contract with Fabergé. 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.Fabergé mark without the double-headed eagle Imperial Warrant.
Anders Nevalainen later opened his own shop while maintaining his contract with Fabergé.Condition: Item is pre - owned, excellent and pleasant condition overall.