Schaffer Collection
Organization
Found in 296 Collections and/or Records:
2445, 2454, 2455, 2456, 2460, 2465, 2470, 2472, 2457, 2461, 2467, 2474, 2464, 2468 Duplicate, Mar. 1-June 2, 1941
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 3, Item: SC07.01.3.030
Identifier: SC07.01.3.030
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [In process]
Dates:
Mar. 1-June 2, 1941
2453, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.162
Identifier: SC07.01.5.162
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2453
A large goose carved out of a piece of rock crystal by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler.
The goose is shown in a standing position with the long neck gracefully lifted, and the head turned slightly to one side. Tiny gold-mounted diamonds are set in for the eyes.
The imbricated plumage is finely rendered, and so life-like is the creation,...
Dates:
undated
2453, 2421, 1569, 1546, June 1-Aug. 1, 1940
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 3, Item: SC07.01.3.026
Identifier: SC07.01.3.026
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [In process]
Dates:
June 1-Aug. 1, 1940
2454, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.163
Identifier: SC07.01.5.163
Scope and Contents
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[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2454
Amethystine owl by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler. Carved out of a single piece of this stone, which was especially chosen for its unusual color and shading, the owl is finely chased in great detail. Tiny gold-mounted olivenes (sic) are set in for the eyes, and such a choice was a happy inspiration, as they add greatly to the character of...
Dates:
undated
2455, 2456, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.164
Identifier: SC07.01.5.164
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2455. Miniature gold Easter egg, with four sections finely enameled a deep blue, and set in each corner with a gold star and in the center with a cabochon ruby. In between these sections, the gold surfaces are beautifully fluted.
#2456. Tiny Easter rabbit mounted in an egg-shaped gold ring. The bunny is beautifully carved out of a single piece of amethyst. Around his...
Dates:
undated
2457, 2461, 2467, 2474, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.165
Identifier: SC07.01.5.165
Scope and Contents
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[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2457. Miniature Easter egg of rock crystal, finely etched with four four-leaf clovers, in the center of each of which is a ruby or an emerald.
#2461. Miniature gold Easter egg enameled over a chased (guilloché) surface in a rich red, with a gold band running around its side.
#2467. Miniature gold Easter egg enameled over a chased (guilloché) surface in a pale apple...
Dates:
undated
2460, 2465, 2470, 2472, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.166
Identifier: SC07.01.5.166
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2460. Miniature gold Easter egg, beautifully decorated with alternating panels of red and white translucent enamel. The white portions are further embellished with overlaid tiny blue flowers and green leaves.
#2465. Miniature gold Easter egg fashioned as a gold egg-shaped ring enameled over a chased surface in a shimmering white. From its center is suspended a...
Dates:
undated
2464, 2468, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.167
Identifier: SC07.01.5.167
Scope and Contents
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[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2464. Miniature Easter egg carved out of a single piece of dark green jade, mounted in a gold wreath which divides the egg into three portions. Two points of the wreath are set with rubies.
#2468. Miniature gold Easter egg finely enameled over a chased (guilloché) surface in a rich red. One side is set with a . (sic) pearl, while the other bears abbreviations in gold...
Dates:
undated
2496, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.168
Identifier: SC07.01.5.168
Scope and Contents
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[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2496
Tiny vase with two small handles, beautifully carved out of rock crystal. The entire surface is cut with a basketwork design, while the top is mounted with a gold rim which is set with alternating diamonds and rubies.
It is by the celebrated Russian Court jeweler CARL G. FABERGE, who is today often referred to as the “Cellini of the nineteenth century”.
From the...
Dates:
undated
2497, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.169
Identifier: SC07.01.5.169
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2497
Small gold cup by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler. It is tapering in shape, and stands on a very short round base. On one side is a curiously formed openwork handle.
The most engaging feature is the decoration around the side of the cup. The lower portion is so chased as to look like water, in which are swimming two fishes, the tails and...
Dates:
undated
2497, 2496, 2325, 2498, Mar. 1-June 1, 1940
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 3, Item: SC07.01.3.025
Identifier: SC07.01.3.025
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [In process]
Dates:
Mar. 1-June 1, 1940
2498, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.170
Identifier: SC07.01.5.170
Scope and Contents
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[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2498
Exquisite brooch by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler.
It is designed as a horizontal figure eight, with a large cabochon emerald of lovely color set in each side. Each is surrounded by diamonds mounted in openwork gold setting.
It is a piece typical of the craftsmanship of this great artist, and of his fine, discriminating taste.
From the...
Dates:
undated
2512, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 3, Item: SC07.01.3.048
Identifier: SC07.01.3.048
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [In process]
Dates:
undated
2512, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.171
Identifier: SC07.01.5.171
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2512
Unusual set of six large silver spoons, very simple both in design and in ornamentation.
The bowl of each is sharply pointed, while the handle is of shield shape, and on which is chased a shield surmounted by crown, and which bears the date “1770” as well as the words: “Concordia et Laetitia”. The center of the shield shows two hands clasped in a handshake. The...
Dates:
undated
2524, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.172
Identifier: SC07.01.5.172
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2524
Gold ring mounted with an exceptional emerald of over five carats and of remarkable brilliance and color.
The mounting was designed with the greatest simplicity in order to fully bring out the beauty of the stone.
Originally in the personal belongings of Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia.
MRS. JOHN L. PRATT
Dates:
undated
2524, 93, July 1-Dec. 29, 1941
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 3, Item: SC07.01.3.033
Identifier: SC07.01.3.033
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [In process]
Dates:
July 1-Dec. 29, 1941
2525, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.173
Identifier: SC07.01.5.173
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2525
A most exceptional star ruby of thirty carats, unusual for its size, shape and color of great intensity and richness.
It is mounted into an exquisite yellow gold ring, which consists of a broad band pierced throughout its entire surface, and chased with foliations and flowers which show exceedingly fine craftsmanship. The mounting for the stone is in the form of...
Dates:
undated
2568, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.174
Identifier: SC07.01.5.174
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2568
Exquisite miniature gold frame by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian court jeweler, of the fine quality and discriminating taste associated with the work of this master craftsman.
Its surface is chased (guilloché) in a sunburst pattern enameled pale green [underlined]. The inner border, enclosing photograph, is set with pearls, while the outer border is...
Dates:
undated
2568, 2680, 1044, 2657, June 1-Sep. 1, 1945
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 3, Item: SC07.01.3.040
Identifier: SC07.01.3.040
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [In process]
Dates:
June 1-Sep. 1, 1945
2651, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.175
Identifier: SC07.01.5.175
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2651
Fine Russian lapis lazuli and gold snuff box.
It is of cartouche form and is carved out of superb blue Russian lapis with the hinge and rims mounted in gold.
The cover bears in the center the gold and diamond studded monogram and crown of Empress Maria Feodorovna, mother of Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia, and wife of Czar Alexander III.MRS....
Dates:
undated
2657, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.176
Identifier: SC07.01.5.176
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2657
Small eighteen carat gold Easter egg by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian court jeweler.
It opens through the center on a hinge and its entire surface is divided into four horizontal panels, each richly chased in typical FABERGE craftsmanship with interweaving foliations which stand out in bold relief against the finely stippled background. The top is set...
Dates:
undated
2675, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.177
Identifier: SC07.01.5.177
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2675
Circular ash tray by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler.
It was executed during the World War from material captured at the front and melted.
It is of copper and bears in the center a large Russian Imperial double-headed Eagle. At the top are the words “War 1914”, and at the bottom is the signature “K. FABERGE” in large letters....
Dates:
undated
2680, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.178
Identifier: SC07.01.5.178
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2680
Exceptionally fine miniature gold frame by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler, enameled over a chased (guilloché) surface in a scintillating white.
It is a small oval frame and the inner oval opening for the picture is bordered with pearls while the outer border is finely chased in typical FABERGE fashion with oak leaves in two shades of gold...
Dates:
undated
2691, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.179
Identifier: SC07.01.5.179
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2691
Paper knife with gold and topaz handle by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler.
The stone is of a rich golden color and is so shaped that it may be easily grasped. Around its collar is a gold band chased in typical FABERGE classical style.
It is a good example of the fine craftsmanship and excellent taste of this great artist, who is today often...
Dates:
undated
2692, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.180
Identifier: SC07.01.5.180
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2692
Miniature owl by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler, carved out of a single piece of opal especially chosen for its fine color and shading.
The bird, which is of exceptionally small proportions, is shown standing on a gold perch which rests on an agate base. In its small dimensions, the details of the anatomy are correctly and precisely...
Dates:
undated
2692, 2691, Feb. 1, 1941
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 3, Item: SC07.01.3.028
Identifier: SC07.01.3.028
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [In process]
Dates:
Feb. 1, 1941
2722, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.181
Identifier: SC07.01.5.181
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2722
Charming “fantaisie” by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler, a tourmaline parrot of soft rose-color shading into a pale green tail and with emerald eyes, diamond collar and gold feet, perches on a swinging ivory bar which carries silver gilt pails on either end, filled with seed.
Ingeniously contrived, the swing is suspended from a silver gilt...
Dates:
undated
2722, 2859, 2882, 2868, 2869, 2870, Apr. 2-June 1, 1945
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 3, Item: SC07.01.3.039
Identifier: SC07.01.3.039
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [In process]
Dates:
Apr. 2-June 1, 1945
2786, Jan. 31-Apr. 2, 1945
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 3, Item: SC07.01.3.038
Identifier: SC07.01.3.038
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [In process]
Dates:
Jan. 31-Apr. 2, 1945
2786, undated
Item — Box SC-07 Box 1: Series SC-07-02; Series SC-07-01, Folder: 6, Item: SC07.01.5.182
Identifier: SC07.01.5.182
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2786
Gold kovsh by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian court jeweler, designed in the ancient Byzantine manner.
The round full bowl is decorated with eight spade-shaped panels bearing alternating leaf patterns with four Russian Imperial double-headed Eagles, all in bold relief. The eagles are chased with amazingly fine precision, and show the ball and scepter of...
Dates:
undated
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