RH-5214/41, Feb. 1, 1938
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/41 Easter egg charm of gold, engraved in moire effect to represent clouds in the sky. The design is based on the star and crescent motifs of Mohammedan origin. Within the star form, outlined in relief, is set a diamond, and a large cabochon sapphire is enclosed within the crescent form. It was designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Fabergé, and is hall-marked with the initials of his workmaster; the number “56” denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 Karat gold; and the device of the Moscow assay office, St. George slaying the dragon. From the quarters of the Grand Duchess Tatiana Nicholaevna, second daughter of Nicholai II, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. J.L. Pratt February 1, 1938 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK
Dates
- Feb. 1, 1938
Creator
- Hammer Galleries (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Access
The collection is open for research.
Digitization of the collection has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The digital collection can be accessed through the VMFA Collections Search website.
Conditions Governing Use
No Copyright - United States: http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en
Biographical / Historical
American--1
Extent
1 page
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Lillian Thomas Pratt.
Physical Description
Paper
Physical Facet
Sales records
General
Hammer Collection, Hammer Galleries, Fifth Avenue
Digitization of the Lillian Thomas Pratt Archives has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
- New York (N.Y.) Subject Source: Viaf
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Archives Repository
Margaret R. and Robert M. Freeman Library
200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond VA 23220-4007 United States
804-340-1495
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