5870-3

Containers:

Box SC-07 Box 1, Folder 10, Item SC07.02.3.160

Creator:

Hammer Galleries

Extent:

1 page

Scope and content:

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] LOBSTER CHARM Unique charm modeled in gold and applied with transparent lacquer-red enamel on a tooled field, in the form of a lobster claw. Characteristically jointed, the pincer end holds a faceted diamond in a prong setting. It is surmounted by double loops for hanging. Originally designed as a stick pin, this interesting charm was made by Karl Faberge, jeweler to the late sovereigns of Russia. Number 5870-3 Mrs. John L. Pratt December 4, 1940 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, Hammer Galleries, Fifth Avenue

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

Related material:

47.20.135

Names:

Hammer Galleries

Places:

New York (N.Y.)

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