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Scope and Contents Transcription: [On Hammer Galleries stationery, insignia of the Galleries with its double-headed eagle to the left of header; to the right, insignia with the inscription “By appointment to His Majesty the King of Egypt] IMPERIAL RUSSIAN EASTER EGG *1896* Presented by the Tsar Nikolai II to his wife, the Tsarina Aleksandra Feodorovna, at Eastertide in the year of their Coronation in Moscow, the magnificent Imperial Easter Egg is rock crystal and gold inlaid with rare champleve enamel and set...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] INK WELL Magnificent inkwell of spinach jade, gold, silver and transparent enamel in the classic Empire style characteristic of many of the finest works of Carl Faberge, Russian court jeweler. The base of Siberian nephrite is smoothly modeled down straight sides and under surface. The collar of champ-leve [sic: champlevé] pearl -white enamel on a guilloche field designed in undulating effect is rimmed in gold motif. Heavy gold swags in in the same...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. IP-1553/2 Photograph album containing many rare and valuable photos of the Imperial Family. It is bound in navy blue morocco (whole binding), with shield, clasp and line impress of silver. The doublures are of white moire paper, and the edges are silver. It was bound by F. Knoop, St. Petersburg. The book bears the bookplate of Nicholai II, and was found in his private study, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. First inventory given is on...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. IP- 1843/4 Rare mosaic icon of “St. Nicholas the Wonder Worker”; Russian workmanship, circa 1850. This portrayal of Russia’s most beloved Saint is so skilfully [sic] inlaid with thousands of varicolored stones that it gives the impression of being executed in oil. It shows great character and deep religious inspiration, rarely found in mosaics. Set off by a gold halo, St. Nicholas is represented making the sign of Jesus Christ with one hand,...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] JADE COUPE Magnificent cylindrical coupe wrought from a single piece of spinach jade. The vessel is supported on a tripod base formed by three powerful sea horses [sic], superbly modeled in gold and silver. A pierced gold band, displaying a design of dolphins and set with cabochon rubies and sapphires, rims the top. Surmounting the domed cover of jade is a gold trident, beneath which is the head of Neptune, two female heads and a cabochon ruby and...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. JJ-5050/2 Exquisite oval icon of the “Madonna of Kazan”. It is painted on ivory in a charming combination of water colors. The Greek symbols are for “Mother of God”, “Jesus Christ” and “Kazanski Mother of God”. The icon has a brass rim and is framed in rose velvet; it is backed with rose ribbed silk. Attached is the original government inventory tag, the abbreviations of which read: “Alexander Palace Museum, Children’s Apartments, Classroom...

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK #JZ-1, 2, 3, 4. Group of gold animal charms, of fine quality. One represents a gold bear standing on a pearl [underlined]; one is a bulldog [underlined] with diamond collar and tail; another is a dog with ruby [underlined] eyes and diamond collar [underlined]; and the fourth is a dog carved in Chinese fashion [underlined].

MRS. JOHN L. PRATT

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK #L-14 Most unusual and rare split Easter egg by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler, who is today often referred to as the “Cellini of the nineteenth century”. It is a particularly noteworthy example of his genius. Carved out of nephrite and beautifully polished, it is split lengthwise through the center, which is mounted in gold with a laurel leaf...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [Crown] MARLBOROUGH HOUSE S.W.1. Dear Mrs. Pratt I am commanded by Queen Mary to convey to you Her Majesty’s grateful thanks for the travelling clock which was a gift from Queen Victoria to Princess Alix. The Queen very much interested to have it and touched that you should have given it to Her. The Clock will be put among family relics. You will have read of the terrible motor accident Her Majesty has been in. I am thankful to say she is getting over the effects...

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Transcription: Linen handkerchief with wide border of brown and blue elephants. Hemstitched and embroidered with monogram of Marie Feodorovna, Dowager Empress of Russia. From the Anitchkov Palace.

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] LOCKET Unusual ball-like locket made from choice Siberian lapis lazuli and mounted with corded lattice work in gold. Opening in half on a hinged lid, one side is equipped with a hinged glass miniature frame. This locket was acquired from the collection of Prince Aleksandr Romanovski, Duke of Leuchtenberg. Mrs. John L. Pratt December 6, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

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Transcription: [Front] Antiques Reproductions Decoration Lord & Taylor FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK [Back] CLASS E-10 SEA 0 LOT 2212 Framed English Sampler PRICE $95. Length – Width – Height

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Transcription: M106 McCutcheon’s Upholstery Dept. S91 35.00 [lined through]; 14.50 37 over 5502over T.A.C.M.

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. ME-1249 Round snuffbox of spinach green Ural jade with hinged lid, mounted in gold. On the cover, set in diamonds, is the crown and monogram of Nicholai II, backed with two laurel sprays in green gold of exquisite workmanship, also set with diamonds. The top and bottom rims are engraved in delicate dot and dash design, while through the center runs a fillet of finely chased acanthus leaves in green gold and several tiny rosettes of red...

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle, no identification number] Miniature gold and platinum charm in the form of a bulldog. The collar is gold, and the eyes are rubies, while the body is set with ten large diamonds and many smaller ones. $250.00

Scope and Contents Transcription: [On Hammer Galleries stationery, insignia of the Galleries with its double-headed eagle to the left of header; to the right, insignia with the inscription “By appointment to His Majesty the King of Egypt] MINIATURE IN FRAME Small, round, gold frame by Faberge, wrought in exquisitely delicate form and ornamented with haut-relief floral swags, a spray of laurel and a graceful bowknot. It contains a beautifully painted miniature on ivory of the late Queen Alexandra of England,...

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Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] PARASOL HANDLE Parasol handle of gold and enamel created by Carl Faberge[sic], eminent court jeweler to Tsars Aleksandr III and Nikolai II of Russia. The egg-shaped top has a field of guilloche work applied with mauve champ-leve [sic: champlevé] enamel, favorite color of the Tsarina Aleksandr Feodorovna. This is decorated with a spiral effect of diamonds, terminating in a large diamond at the top. The wide neck of yellow champ-leve [sic: champlevé]...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] PARASOL HANDLE Parasol handle of gold in graceful tapering shape, created by the celebrated court jeweler to Tsars Aleksandr III and Nikolai II, Carl Faberge. The sides and top are divided into five sections of rose champ-leve [sic: champlevé] enamel, with moss agate effects, over a field of guilloche work, and outlined in white enamel, each centered with a diamond. The crown of the handle is rimmed with diamonds, and the top is set with a large...

Abstract The collection documents parts of John Barton Payne's varied professional career. It contains correspondence, including letters from President Woodrow Wilson and federal agencies including the White House, Senate, House of Representatives, and Postmaster General, as well letters from Payne's former employer, invitations, letters of thanks, and requests from private entities. The collection also contains photographs from trips that Payne took during his tenure as Secretary of the Interior,...

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Transcription: Photograph of the daughters of the Czar Nicholai II in a silver frame made by Faberge, the court jeweler. The blue cross signifies the order of St. Andrew. From the Alexander Palace.

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Scope and Contents Transcription: [Handwritten letter]July 5, 1942Dear Mrs. Pratt,Many thanks for your nice letter and check on account.We just moved last Monday so I’m sure you can visualize how busy I’ve been and will forgive me for not having written before. Please overlook the stationery too, as I’m not even all unpacked!The children love it here and are thriving. I hope it will do Alex lots of good too, as he certainly needs it. He’s still...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RB-5210/37 Delightful charm of a German Dachshund [underlined] in seated posture. Carved from genuine topaz, he is adorned with a gold collar and suspended from a gold link. His eyes are realistically set with emeralds. This excellently modeled and lifelike animal was designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Faberge, and executed by his talented stone carver, Kremlev. Mrs. J. L. Pratt December, 1937FROM THE...

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This sub-series is comprised of material relating to Wigfall's artistic career, such as exhibition ephemera, exhibition correspondence, magazines, photographs, and more.