Henrik Wigström 1908 Russia Saint Petersburg Enameled Snuff Box in 14kt Gold

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Henrik Wigström 1908 Russia Saint Petersburg Enameled Snuff Box in 14kt Gold

Name: Henrik Wigström 1908 Russia Saint Petersburg Enameled Snuff Box in 14kt Gold
Brand: Henrik Wigström 1
Rating: 5 (12 reviews)

About the Item

A snuff gold box designed by Henrik Wigström. Beautiful neo classic snuff box, created in St, Petersburg Russia, at the workshop of Henrik Wigström, back in the 1908. This piece has been carefully crafted in the Russian imperial and Louis XVI styles, in solid yellow gold of 56 zolotnik (14kt) and embellished with applications of white enamel. Decorated around with garlands and intricates dotted patterns. Fitted with an invisible hinge and close perfectly well. Weight: 36.65 Grams, (23.49 Dwt). Measurements: 41 mm by 39 mm by 14 mm (1.61 x 1.53 x 0.55 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped on both parts with Russian marks; the kokoshnik post 1908 mark with the letter a for the city of Saint Petersburg, the maker's mark HW associated to Henrik Wigström inside an oval cartouche, scratched with his inventory numbers 86111 and the 56 zolotnik mark for the assay and warranty of the gold. Other Hallmarks: Stamped in the outside border, with German importation marks; the German Crown mark, the retailer mark AT inside an oval and the 585 mark for the assay and warranty of the gold. Henrik Immanuel Wigström born on 1862 and was a Finnish silver & goldsmith. He was one of the most important Fabergé workmasters along with Michael Perchin. Perchin was the head workmaster from 1886 until his death in 1903, when he was succeeded by his chief assistant Henrik Wigström. These two workmasters were responsible for almost all the imperial Easter eggs. Henrik Wigström was born in Ekenäs, Finland, and was apprenticed to a local Danish born goldsmith named Peter Madsén, a successful manufacturer of silverware who was familiar with the jewellery trade in the city of St. Petersburg, as at one time he had had a workshop there. Once in Madsén's employment, his master's trade with Russia, as well as his numerous business contacts here, brought him to work in St. Petersburg. Goldsmith Werner Elfström employed Wigström as a apprentice on his arrival in the capital in 1875. Wigström became assistant in 1884, at the age of 22, to Perchin, whose shop at that time was already working exclusively for Fabergé. Wigström became head workmaster at Fabergé after Perchin's death in 1903. The number of craftsmen in Wigström's workshop diminished drastically with the outbreak of World War I. By 1918, the Revolution forced the complete closing of the House of Fabergé. Aged 56, Wigström retreated almost empty-handed to his summer house, on Finnish territory, and died at Terijoki in 1923. His art is similar to Perchin's but tends to be in the Louis XVI, Empire, or neo-classical style. Nearly all the Fabergé hardstone animals, figures and flowers from that time period were produced under his supervision Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of this box is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The enamels are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. INVENTORY REF: P120922MIEN/.6871.

Creator:
Henrik Wigström 1 (Maker, Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 0.55 in (1.4 cm)Width: 1.53 in (3.89 cm)Depth: 1.61 in (4.09 cm)
Style:
Neoclassical (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Enamel,Gold,Enameled,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Russia
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
1908
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this box is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The enamels are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
Seller Location:
Miami, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: P120922MIEN/.68711stDibs: LU8303233473222

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