VD-5399/16, Feb. 4, 1939

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No.VD-5399/16 Pair of lovebirds carved in amethyst, huddled together on an ivory perch ornamented with transparent carnelian enamel on a ground of guilloché gold and dainty rings of platinum, diamond set. Deep cabochon topaz are set in the ends of the perch bar; two fine gold chains, linked to a foot of each bird, are attached to the pedestal base. The delicately wrought fantasy rests on an inverted circular base, fashioned of dark green Siberian jade mounted with a simple gold border. Four ball feet of gold complete the stand. Created by Carl Fabergé, eminent Russian court jeweler, this exquisite object is hallmarked with his name; the initials of one of his leading artists, Henrik Wigstroem; and the numeral “72” denoting the Russian standard of 18kt. gold. From the collection of the Tsarina Aleksandra Feodorovna in the Aleksandr Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK