5547

Containers:

Box SC-07 Box 1, Folder 8, Item SC07.02.3.043

Creator:

Hammer Galleries

Extent:

1 page

Scope and content:

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] RUSSIAN IMPERIAL TREASURES Article No. 5547 Dainty spray of corn flowers, fashioned of gold, enamel and diamonds, supported in a small vase of rock crystal. The workmanship on the foliage and buds shows the most exclusive care in fashioning truly after nature. The enamel of deep blue is extremely clear. The stamen and pistils are each set with a small shiny diamond. The workmanship of the flower itself is by Faberge, the famous court jeweler, while the crystal vase was ground after his design in the Imperial Grinding Factory at Ekaterinburg. Among the most delightful creations made by Faberge for Czar Nicholai II, was a collection of flowers and berries, made of gold, jade and precious stones. Many of the blossoms and berries were enameled in life like-colors. The small vases of rock crystal seem to be filled with water. These delicate pieces brought great joy and pleasure to the Czar and it was a happy occasion when he presented them to some of the members of the Imperial Family. Mrs. J. L. Pratt June 21st, 1935.

FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK

Language:

English

Acquisition information:

Gift of Lillian Thomas Pratt.

Biographical / historical:

American--1

Physical description:

Paper

Physical facet:

Sales records

Other descriptive data:

Hammer Collection, Russian Imperial Treasures, Fifth Avenue

Digitization of the Lillian Thomas Pratt Archives has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Related material:

47.20.222

Names:

Hammer Galleries

Places:

New York (N.Y.)

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