1524

Containers:

Box SC-07 Box 1, Folder 6, Item SC07.01.5.137

Creator:

Schaffer Collection

Extent:

1 page

Scope and content:

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK

#1524 Covered jade vase in a brilliant gold gilt silver mounting. It is designed as a small covered chalice cup, the deep green jade forming the cup part, and mounted on a narrow stem flaring out into a circular base. The jade body is slightly tapered and curves out by means of concentric flutings into a rounded underside. The upper part bears a fluted gold rim and above it the cover is fitted. This is slightly domed and bears on its summit a high, cabochon-cut pink tourmaline as a knob. Signed by FABERGE, the well-known Russian Court jeweler, who is today referred to as the "Cellini of the nineteenth century".

MRS. JOHN L. PRATT

Language:

English

Acquisition information:

Gift of Lillian Thomas Pratt.

Biographical / historical:

American--1

Physical description:

Paper

Physical facet:

Sales records

Other descriptive data:

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.

Related material:

47.20.294a-b

Names:

Schaffer Collection

Places:

New York (N.Y.)

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