G.25

Containers:

Box SC-07 Box 1, Folder 6, Item SC07.01.5.192

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 #G.25 Diamond-shaped rock crystal frame by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian court jeweler, of the utmost delicacy and refinement. The round opening for the picture is bordered with emeralds, and through the center on top and bottom runs a golden stem bearing three gold tulips, each with four tiny gold-mounted rubies. The border is finely fluted and is crossed at intervals with leaves of a contrasting shade of gold, while in each corner is set a diamond. The opening for the picture is backed with ivory, while the frame is supported by a gold easel exquisite in shape.

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:

47.20.351

Names:

Schaffer Collection

Places:

New York (N.Y.)

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