481, undated
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [double-headed eagle] #481 Very fine cane handle made of Russian nephrite (jade), mounted in gold and enameled in a beautiful red translucent enamel, in spiral design. With two rows of diamonds. Made by the famous court jeweler “Carl Faberge”, who was often referred to as the “Cellini of the 19th century.” Originally in the collection of Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia. $350.00
Dates
- undated
Creator
- Schaffer Collection (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
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Biographical / Historical
American--1
Extent
1 item
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Lillian Thomas Pratt.
Physical Description
Paper
Physical Facet
Price tags
General
Schaffer Collection, Russian Imperial Art Treasures, Rockefeller Center
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
- Schaffer Collection (Organization)
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
library@vmfa.museum
