A FABERGE SILVER-MOUNTED LAPIS LAZULI LETTER OPENER, ST. PETERSBURG, 1896-1908 the handle in lapis lazuli, joined to the blade with a continuous enamelled laurel wreath, the blade marked with 88 standard and St. Petersburg town mark, workmaster's mark AR in Latin, in original fitted leather C.F. Woerffel retailer's box, stamped and lined with silk and velvet; length: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.), weight: 24 g CONDITION Light surface scratches and darkening apparent on the blade. Rubbing to the white enamel. Otherwise, no issues apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.