Fabergé / M. Perchin, 1886–1903
Fabergé / M. Perchin identifies Fabergé pieces made 1886–1903.
| Maker | Fabergé |
|---|---|
| Period | 1886–1903 |
| Mark reference | FAB-MP-1886 |
| Materials | Gold, platinum, mixed |
| Maker founded | 1842 |
| Maker closed | 1918 |
| Region | Russian |
| Workshops | St. Petersburg, Moscow |
What does the Fabergé / M. Perchin look like?
Pieces executed by workmaster Michael Perchin (head workmaster 1886–1903) carry his 'M·P' initials in Cyrillic alongside the 'Fabergé' (Фаберже) signature and the Russian assay marks for the period — the kokoshnik (woman's headdress) profile for 1899–1908.
What other marks appear alongside it?
Kokoshnik assay,Workmaster initials.
About Fabergé
The House of Fabergé, jeweler to the Imperial Russian Court from 1885, operated under Peter Carl Fabergé until the 1918 Revolution. Pieces are marked with the workmaster's initials (e.g., 'MP' for Michael Perchin, 'HW' for Henrik Wigström) alongside the 'Fabergé' signature and the Russian Imperial assay marks.
What is my Fabergé jewelry worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Fabergé jewelry at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.