This is a rare original pre-revolutionary Carl Faberge (jeweler to the Tsars) piece made in St. Petersburg between 1908 and 1917.

The parasol handle features a superb quality oyster white guilloche enamel. It is mounted on both ends with neo-classical style green and rose gold chased leaf bezels. The tip of the handle is set with a cabochon cut amethyst.

Marked on the lower gold mount with 1908-1917 kokoshnik assay marks, 56 zolotnik (14K) Imperial gold standard and initials ‘BA’ for Faberge’s workmaster Victor Aarne.

The elegant and stylish authentic Faberge piece is in impeccable condition.

Length 46 mm (1 7/8 in.).  Diameter 19 mm (3/4 in.)