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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK October 29, 1936 #989 Exquisite little octagonal nephrite box mounted with gold, and having hinged lid minutely chased with cherubs and flower garlands in low relief. It is bordered with an egg and dart motif and tiny beadwork of classical derivation, while the canted sides are set with alternating rows of diamonds and rubies. Made by "Carl Fabergé", the famous court jeweler to Nicholas II. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece adequately shows the reason he is so often referred to as the "Cellini of the nineteenth century." From the collection of Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia. From the Alexander Palace at Tsarskoye Selo.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK April 2, 1936 #991 Very lovely little nephrite vase of deep green coloring, with fine gold and silver mounting on the rim. This piece by "Carl Fabergé", court jeweler to the Czar of Russia, is of minute proportions, and is charming in both shape and design. From the Alexander Palace at Tsarskoye Selo.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] #997 Exceptionally fine circular cigarette container of gold and silver, enameled in brilliant translucent red and ornamented with swags and ribbons done in two shades of gold. At top and bottom there are finely fluted borders with crossed ribbons at intervals. It is by Carl Faberge, court jeweler to Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia, and who is often referred to as the "Cellini of the 19th century." $350.00

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK AUGUST 26, 1936 #997 Exceptionally fine circular cigarette container of gold and silver, enameled in an unusually beautiful shade of brilliant translucent red, and ornamented with swags and ribbons done in two shades of gold. At top and bottom are finely fluted borders crossed at intervals with ribbons. It is an unusually beautiful example of the painstaking craftsmanship of the celebrated artist "Carl Fabergé", court jeweler to the Czar of Russia, who has so justly been termed the "Cellini of the nineteenth century."

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures Rockefeller Center, New York January 1, 1934

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] #D2. Bronze commemoration medal portraying Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia, and Alexandra Feodorovna, his wife. On the reverse side of the medal can be seen the Russian Imperial eagle and the emblem of the Republic of France, and the following inscription: "Visite en France de Leurs Majestes L'Empereur et L'Imperatrice de Russie. Cherbourg. Paris. Chalons. 5-9 Octobre, 1896." On the bottom is a beautifully chased wreath of various flowers and ribbon. It was struck on the occasion of their visit to France in 1896, and is signed by the artist "J.C. Chaplain." $30.00

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures April 2, 1934 #D2. Bronze commemoration medal portraying Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia, and Alexandra Feodorovna, his wife. On the reverse side of the medal can be seen the Russian Imperial eagle and the emblem of the Republic of France, and the following inscription: "Visite en France de leurs Majestés L'Empereur et L'Imperatrice de Russie. Cherbourg. Paris. Chalons. 5-9 Octobre, 1896." On the bottom is a beautifully chased wreath of various flowers and ribbon. It was struck on the occasion of their visit to France in 1896, and is signed by the artist "J.C. Chaplain."