A VARI-COLOR GOLD AND BOWENITE PICTURE FRAME
by Faberge, workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, circa 1890
The circular bowenite panel applied with reeded red-gold band at aperture, the central band entwined with a chased green-gold laurel garland, the border with egg-and-dart motif, with red-gold ribbon cresting, ivory backing, suspension ring and gold scroll strut (small cracks)