5903-5, Dec. 4, 1940
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [double-headed eagle] EASTER EGG CHARM Handsome Easter Egg pendant of gold designed with oval medallions mounted with minute flower forms. These, pointed with pearls and diamonds, are enhanced by vibrant enamelling [sic] in grotto green and old red. Opaque white borders each of the four medallions. The base is finished with a tiny pearl and the top with two loops for hanging. Made by Karl Faberge, both of these bear hallmarks including the numeral “56” denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 kt. gold and insignia, obscured, of the workmaster. These miniature Easter Eggs, looked forward to each year by the younger members of the Imperial household, represent most intricate and elaborate workmanship. Enlarged, many of them would be as compellingly beautiful as the Gift Egg presented each year to the Tsarina and the Dowager Empress. The Grand Duchesses used them as charms, as pendants, for “bangles” on bracelets, or suspended from thin gold chains in the manner of necklaces. Number 5903-5 Mrs. John L. Pratt December 4, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK
Dates
- Dec. 4, 1940
Creator
- Hammer Galleries (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Access
The collection is open for research.
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Conditions Governing Use
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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
Creator
- Hammer Galleries (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Archives Repository
Margaret R. and Robert M. Freeman Library
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Richmond VA 23220-4007 United States
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