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Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-1815 Charming stone figure designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Faberge, and executed by his leading stone carver, Kremlev. Represented is one of the favorite sailors of Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovitch, brother of the last Tsar, Nicholai II. The name of the Imperial yacht “Zarnitsa” is inscribed in gold on the seaman’s hatband. Standing solidly on his two feet of black onyx slightly spread apart, this sailor of...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] EASTER EGG Imperial Easter Egg of rose quartz. It was polished in the Imperial Grinding Factory in Peterhof which was founded by the Empress Elizaveta Petrovna. At the larger end is found a magnificent star similar to that of a star sapphire. In Imperial Russia the Easter Egg was of the greatest significance, symbolizing as it did the Resurrection and beginning of life and hopefulness. During the festival of Easter, the year’s greatest elaborate and...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] PANSIES Graceful spray of pansies carved in amethyst, the centers set with brown diamonds. Calyxes are formed in jade. Rising on slender gold stems with leaves of Siberian nephrite, serrated and realistically modeled, the little pansy is set in rock crystal carved to represent water in a vase. Created by the world-famed Russian jeweler, Karl Faberge, it is hallmarked with his name in Russian, and the initials of one of his leading masters, Henrik...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH845/1 Locket and chain of solid gold. The locket, oval in shape, encloses a plaque of pearl-white transparent enamel inlaid on a ground in sunburst and star design, framed within a scrolled pattern. Applied to the enamel is a raised flower of gold, the petals of which are set with three rubies and three diamonds. It was designed by Carl Fabergé, celebrated court jeweler to Tsar Nikolai II, and is hallmarked with the initials of his...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-1842/8 Crouched figure of a cat gracefully carved in white transparent Ural stone, the eyes set with faceted sapphires. There is a feeling of concentrated watchfulness in the rhythm of the body. It was designed by the celebrated jeweler to the late Tsar’s family, Carl Fabergé, and was executed by his able stone carver, Kremlev the Younger. From the collection of the Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, eldest daughter of Tsar Nikolai II, in the...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/1 Graceful porte-poche of rock crystal with borders, handle and thee feet set with rubies and diamonds. A gold border around the top is set with forty rubies and the corresponding border in the base has thirty-three rubies. The question mark handle of gold, decorated with scroll design, is outlined with eight diamonds, set squarely. Into each of the three ball feet are set thirty-two graduated diamonds. It was created by the...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/3 Easter egg of green quartzite, varicolored gold and rock crystal, suspended from a chain of gold. A band of cut rock cyrstal [sic], bordered with narrow rims of gold, encircles the egg, separating the top from the lower portion. The top is surmounted with a wheel device decoratively worked in red and green gold, whose apex is a small Empirean [sic] wreath of laurel. A convex form of gold, delicately engraved in a wreath design...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/4 Parasol handle of frosted rock crystal, carved to represent the head of a duck, and mounted on mohagony [sic] banded in gold. The eyes of the duck are all the more lifelike for the two deep blue sapphires set in gold. Around the neck is a gold collar, set with fifteen green tourmalines. The ring of silver gilt was added later to the base of the handle. It was created by the celebrated Russian court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/9 Exquisitely modeled figure of an African elephant with upraised trunk, wrought in twenty-two karat gold. His lifelike eyes are set with diamonds, and the tusks are carved from ivory. Created by Carl Fabergé, the celebrated Russian court jeweler to Nicholai II, it was made to the special order of his mother, the Dowager Empress Marie Feodorovna. From the quarters of the Empress, in the Anitchkov Palace, St. Petersburg. Mrs. J. L....

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5332/7 Companion figures of two French bulldogs, one seated in attentive attitude – the other, a pup, in crouched position. Beautifully carved of smoky topaz, the eyes of each are set with cabochon sapphires. Collars finished with pendant drops, are gold, set with faceted sapphires of fine deep color. Realistic in every detail, these little sculptures are designed and executed with incomparable finesse. They are creations of Carl...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5380/2 Flower fantasy exquisitely developed in jewels in the form of a dandelion seed ball. Created by Carl Fabergé, illustrious jeweler to the Russian Imperial Family, this little piece typifies his finest work. The head, with down of asbestos is developed around the seed pod and pedicels of platinum, delicately finished with tiny diamonds. Serrated leaves carved in jade and graceful gold stalk rise from a little vase carved in rock...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5380/3 Jeweled flower fantasy created by Carl Fabergé, eminent Russian court jeweler, signed with his name and the initials of one of his leading workmasters, Henrik Wigstroem, and with the numeral “72” denoting the Russian equivalent of 18kt. gold. Designed with ingenuous artistry, this branch of English hawthorn has small fruits (“haws) of red and white agate, cleft leaves of jade and a gold stalk imbedded in a white agate pot with soil...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5389/2 Handsome parasol handle of Siberian nephrite known as spinach jade, banded in red gold, encircled in diamonds. The central portion has a connecting bow motif developed in diamonds and two cabochon rubies of fine color. It was created by Carl Fabergé, renowned jeweler to the Russian Imperial Family. Smoothly modeled and gracious in its simplicity, it is characteristic of the decoratively useful objects made by him for the late...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5408/5 Lilies of the Valley Ethereal flower creation developed in gems by Imperial Russia’s foremost jeweler. Tiny blossoms are delicately fashioned in quartz, with centers of gold. Imbedded within gold soil in a container of brown veined agate, the blossoms and bands encircling the little tub are of 18kt. gold. To this fact full hallmarks attest. Present is the master’s name “Fabergé”; the initials of one of his leading artists,...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5413/3 Rare, jeweled flower, fantasy, representing a branch of Queen Anne’s Lace, imbedded within gold soil in a pot fashioned of dark red jasper, inclining gracefully to one side, the flower head is developed in platinum, pointed with diamonds on sturdy pedicels of gold. The flower calyx is in chalcedony. Gold stems bear small serrated leaves carved in nephrite, designed in perfect complement to the natural species. The lower portion of...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5413/4 Jeweled opium poppy, represented growing in a tub, designed by Carl Fabergé, Imperial Russia’s greatest creator in gems. Rising on sturdily modeled stalk of gold with blossom head full blown, it is delicately carved in amethyst. A large cabochon Siberian amethyst, set in gold and red platinum, forms the heart of the blossom. Surrounding this is a cluster of fine gold stamens pointed with diamonds. The leaves are of extraordinary...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5454/3 Intriguingly designed pendant in the form of a Russian Easter egg, suspended by two chains from a large loop. Of solid gold, and fashioned to open midway on a small hinge, the six-pointed star ornamenting the top is set with a ruby and eighteen rose diamonds. Designed by Carl Fabergé, Imperial Russia’s greatest court jeweler, this little pendant charm was made for one of the young Grand Duchesses, daughters of the late Tsar Nikolai...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-1842/12 Figure of a polar bear carved in white granite, the eyes set with faceted emeralds of brilliant hue. With teeth bared and head thrust forward, the animal seems to present a resistant front to some invisible enemy. Heavy legs and paws and cumbersome body are well delineated, and the fur subtly handled. Designed by Carl Fabergé, famous jeweler to the late Russian Imperial family, it was executed by one of his most talented stone...

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5209/26 Tiny, exquisite frame of lapis lazuli mounted on a rectangular base of gold-on-silver, supported by four ball feet. The oval aperture, rimmed in gold, bears a photograph of Nicholai II. This charming piece is from the quarters of Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Nicholai II, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. J. L. Pratt April 15, 1938 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/13 Delightful gold chain bracelet with safety catch. It alternates with three red gold and three green gold links. It was designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Fabergé, and executed by his workmaster whose initials it bears – “AE”, together with the wreathed head of the government assay office. From the apartments of the Grand Duchess Olga Nicholaevna, oldest daughter of Nicholai II, in the Alexander Palace,...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/32 Charm of gold, in the form of an Easter egg. It is covered with enamel in the deep blue color, beloved of the Russian people, over delicate engine turning and is set with a diamond. It was created by the celebrated Russian court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Fabergé, and is hall-marked with the number “56” denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 karat gold; and the initials of his master. From the quarters of Grand Duchess Olga...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/33 Charm of clove pink matte enamel, covered with a filigree of gold intricate design of conventional fleur-de-lis and braiding. It was created by the celebrated Russian court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Fabergé, and is hall-marked with the initials of his workmaster and the number “56” denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 karat gold. From the quarters of Grand Duchess Olga Nicholaevna, oldest daughter of Nicholai II, in the...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/38 Easter egg charm of gold-on-silver, inlaid with varicolored opaque [handwritten, transparent x’ed out] enamel and bearing the Russian letters “XB” front and back, the abbreviation of the Easter salutation “Christ is Risen”. It was designed by Carl Fabergé, the celebrated Russian court jeweler to Nicholai II and Alexander III, and is hall-marked with the initials of his workmaster. From the quarters of Grand Duchess Olga...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/39 Charm of gold in the form of an Easter egg. Palmetto leaves and the figure of an African elephant holding in his trunk a diamond, form the decoration. In the style of Fabergé, the Russian court jeweler, it was created by the Kalodnikoff masters, bearing their hall-marks and the number “56” denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 karat gold. From the apartments of the Grand Duchess Marie Nicholaevna, third daughter of Nicholai II, in...

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...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/44 Easter egg charm of topaz, with alternating sections of opaque white and translucent red enamel, banded with a circle of diamonds. It was created by the celebrated court jeweler to Nicholai II and Alexander III, Carl Fabergé. 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...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/45 Unusually handsome Easter egg charm of gold. A fillet of diamonds separates a petal decoration from the upper part of the egg in which a solitaire diamond is set. A cabochon sapphire is set at the base. It was designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Fabergé, and is hall-marked number “56”, the Russian equivalent of 14 karat gold. From the apartments of Grand Duchess Tatiana Nicholaevna, second daughter of...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/46 Charm of gold, purpurine and enamel, in the form of an Easter egg. A circlet of diamonds separates the purpurine portion from the rest which is made up of alternating sections of opaque white and transparent emerald green enameling on a gold ground. Each of the enameled sections bears a numeral of the year “1900”, when it was presented to Grand Duchess Olga. It was created by the celebrated Russian court jeweler to Nicholai II,...

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/47 Charm, in the form of an Easter egg, of exquisite simplicity. It is made of spinach jade, belted with gold and a narrow fillet of diamonds, and is suspended from a gold link. The egg was designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Fabergé. From the apartments of Tatiana Nicholaevna, second daughter of Nicholai II, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Orange Blossom Article No. RH-5380/10 Delicately wrought flower fantasy created by Carl Fabergé, world famed court jeweler to the last two Tsars of Russia, Aleksandr III and Nikolai II. Fashioned with consummated [sic] artistry, the buds and blossoms in chalcedony surmount a slender, curved stem of gold on which startingly [sic] realistic leaves appear, carved in Siberian nephrite. Five of these cluster at the top and a large one is joined near the...