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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] GLOBE Terrestrial globe fashioned of remarkably clear topaz, intricately carved with a map of the Earth and its great divisions. It rests on a solid gold tripod, nested in the base of which is a compass. The frame-stand is encircled with a wide gold rim band engraved to show the units of longitude reckoned 180 degrees East to West or 15 degrees to the hour, the months of the year inscribed in Russian, and the corresponding signs of the Zodiac. Poles are represented by small gold markers engraved with the hours of the day, and these attach to the latitude indicator measuring the distance on the earth's surface northward and southward from the Equator. Hinged to this is the terrestrial Meridian index. A rarity even among the exceptional objects of fantasy and the bibelots created by Karl Faberge, illustrious Court Jeweler to Tsars Aleksandr III and Nikolai II of Russia, the piece is hallmarked with the initials "EK" of the master's leading goldsmith, Edward Kollin; the numeral "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 kt. gold; and crossed anchors and sceptre, device of the St. Petersburg assay office. From the Imperial Russian Collection. Number 5550-1 Mrs. John L. Pratt January 5, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] PARASOL HANDLE Long parasol handle of spinach jade, gold, and enamel. The smoothly formed top is finished with a wide collar of red and green gold applied with opaque white enamel and red-carnelian champ-leve enamel on a guilloche undersurface. This is rimmed in fluent wreath effect in the characteristically classic manner of its maker, Karl Faberge, eminent court jeweler to Tsars Aleksandr III and Nikolai II of Russia. The object is hallmarked with the Russian initials of one of the master's artist-assistants, Mikhail Perchin; the numeral "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 kt. gold; and the device of the St. Petersburg assay office, crossed anchors and sceptre. Number 5625-11 Mrs. John L. Pratt January 5, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] EASTER EGG PENDANT Imperial Russian Easter Egg pendant carved of pink orletz, known as eaglestone, found in the Ural mountains. It is mounted in gold with an abruptly bent loop pinioned to either side of the top. Through this passes a second large loop for hanging. Created by Karl Faberge, illustrious court jeweler to the last two Tsars of Russia, it is hallmarked with the initials "AD" of one of his workmasters, and with the numeral "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 kt. gold. It is from the collection of the Grand Duchess Marie Nikolaevna, third daughter of Nikolai II, in the Aleksandr Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Number 5625-3 Mrs. John L. Pratt January 24, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] KOVSH Commemorative kovsh, smoothly modeled in red gold, featuring the Imperial double-headed eagle in diamonds on the prow. Engraved within the border, fine old Russian stylized motifs are incised on the highly polished surface. In the base, engraved within a heavy laurel wreath in repousse, a five ruble yellow-gold coin of Catherine the Great bears the Empress' portrait and, on the underside, the date "1776". This rare objet d'art was created by Karl Faberge and executed by his leading gold master, Edward Kolin. Underside of the prow [lined through] handle bears, together with the jeweler's original order number #4297, the following hallmarks: the initials of the workmaster; the numeral "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 kt. gold; and crossed anchors and sceptre device of the St. Petersburg assay office. Number 5756-18 Mrs. John L. Pratt December 4, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] VIOLET Jeweled violet fashioned in 18 kt. gold, the diamond-centered blossom naturalistically textured with an overlay of matte enamel, leaves wrought in Siberian nephrite. Resting in its vase of rock crystal carved to represent a tiny tumbler filled with water, the flowerette [sic] inclines gracefully on its slender stem as if borne to one side by the weight of its petals. Mady [sic] by Karl Faberge, illustrious court jeweler and in the master's best style, the little fantasy bears the assay mark of London in which city it was found. Number 5756-19 Mrs. John L. Pratt December 4, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] FRAME Exquisitely hand-wrought small double picture frame of a thin solid slab of Siberian nephrite mounted with motifs of the Empire period. Above the rectangularly cut apertures, enframed in pearls, is a long floral swag developed in several tones of gold and set with cabochon rubies. The central design shows a graceful flower basket which depends from a triple bowknot. A similarly fashioned classical design with long pole terminating with the traditional pineapple suggestion, is centered with a flowing ribbon. The squared openings are backed in mother-of-pearl, and the little piece rests on an easel wrought in gold-on-silver. Created by Karl Faberge, it is fully hallmarked with the master's name in Russian; with the numeral "88" denoting the standard of Russian silver; the wreathed head device of the government assay office; and Russian initials "YA" of the official inspector. Number 5777-8 Mrs. John L. Pratt December 4, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] CHICK Baby chick, skilfully [sic] carved in richly-toned rose jasper with feet modeled in 18 kt. gold. The eyes are set with cabochon rubies. Created by Karl Faberge with fine expression of form and subtle line, this little object exemplifies the perfection of detail and ingenuous appeal which the master brought to the art of stone cutting. Fully hallmarked, it bears the number "72" denoting the Russian equivalent of 18 kt. gold; wreathed head of the government assay office; initials "TL" of the government inspector; and initials of the workmaster "HW" for Henrik Wigstroem. Present also is the original blue enameled number, G21632, under which it was inventoried in the Gatchina Palace. Number 5791-10 Mrs. John L. Pratt December 4, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] FRAME Square picture frame fashioned to contain a miniature. Hand-wrought in gold and applied on a guilloche field with transparent enamel in rich cobalt blue, the outer frame is developed in two tones of gold with a running border of leaves, and the inner fillet is bordered in pearls. The piece, made by Karl Faberge, jeweler to the last two Tsars of Russia, is finely hallmarked with the master's full name in Russian; with the initials "MP" of one of Faberge's ablest associates, Mikhail Perchin; the numeral "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 kt. gold; and crossed anchors and sceptre device of St. Petersburg. The object bears as well the original order number, 58898. It is backed in ivory and provided with a gold easel rest and a loop for hanging. Number 5808-1 Mrs. John L. Pratt December 4, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] TABLE BELL Small table bell of red gold, designed in cupola form with tapering oval handle. Sole ornamentation consists of horizontal ridges which encircle the entire piece. Producing a musical note as it strikes the side of the bell, the clacker is modeled as an elongated drop. The little piece was fashioned by Karl Faberge, jeweler to the last two sovereigns of Old Russia, and is hallmarked with the numeral "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 kt. gold; crossed anchors and sceptre device of the St. Petersburg assay office; and with the initials of one of the master's assistant goldsmiths. Number 5839-12 Mrs. John L. Pratt December 4, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] FRAME Square picture frame of a solid slab of translucent jade, mounted in two tones of gold with ornamental border and radiating stripes from an inner oval framework. Containing the photograph of the small daughter Ireene of Prince Felix Youssopoff, it is exquisitely worked in the best style of the great court jeweler, Karl Faberge. Mount designs include small four-petaled open blossoms, a twisted cabling and an alternating concantenate [sic] border within the outer edge. Designed with an ivory and gold back for resting on a table or hanging, the piece is hallmarked with the initials of one of the master's leading assistants, Mikhail Perchin; the numeral "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 kt. gold; and crossed anchors and sceptre device of the St. Petersburg assay office. Number 5839-9 Mrs. John L. Pratt FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK