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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 II. It was found in the children's apartments in the Aleksandr Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. John L. Pratt April 19, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

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 workmaster; the wreathed head of the government assay office; the initials of the silver inspector and the numeral "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 kt. gold. The chain of alternating smooth and etched oblong links, fashioned also by the court jeweler, is hallmarked with the initials of his workmaster "H(?)V". From the apartments of the Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, eldest daughter of Tsar Nikolai II, in the Alexsandr Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. John L. Pratt March 15, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] ROOSTER Tiny, exquisite figure of a Rhode Island Red rooster, carved from a piece of veined gray and brown agate. The natural coloring of the stone is admirably suited to representing the coloring of this famous chicken. Each of its eyes is set with a sparkling diamond, and its feet are delicately fashioned in solid gold. The rooster was designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nikolai II, Carl Faberge, and was executed by his talented young sculptor, Kremlov. Mrs. John L. Pratt September 25, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: Silver plaque presented to the Dowager Empress Marie upon completion of a church built to commemorate the miraculous escape of the entire Royal Family, when the royal train was wrecked. Inventory no. 23677

Transcription: Silver Teapot, bears the crown and monogram of Alexander III. Made in 1891 by Michelson of Copenhagen, Danish court jeweler. From the Gatchince Palace. No. 6136

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] SILVER VASE Vase of hand-wrought silver in Empire style, designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nikolai II, Carl Faberge. Standing on three claw feet, its sides are decorated with as many antique Russian coins, one of Empress Anna, dated 1712, one of Peter III, dated 1762 (he was the husband of Catherine the Great and ruled only one year), and one of Catherine the Great, dated 1764. The bowl is outlined with a tiny twisted motif, while the upper rim is in acanthus leaf design. It is hallmarked with the full name of the court jeweler, "2K. Faberge" beneath the double-headed eagle of royal appointment; the initials of his assistant workmaster "AW"; the number 88 denoting the quality of Russian silver; and the wreathed head device of the government assay office. It also bears the jeweler's original order number #24066. Mrs. John L. Pratt December 4, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: Solid gold column. Decorated with a fine wreath design in green gold with a laurel wreath carrying the suspended miniature of Nicholai II surmounted by a crown set with diamonds. Presented to the Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna on her birthday in 1907 by Nicholai the Second. Made by court jeweler Fabergé.

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Description: Detail of two painted miniatures inside the Imperial Easter Egg with Revolving Miniatures. The location depicted on the left is Osborne House, Isle of Wight, England, and on the right is Neues Palais, Darmstadt, Germany.