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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] EASTER EGG Imperial Easter Egg of rose quartz. It was polished in the Imperial Grinding Factory in Peterhof which was founded by the Empress Elizaveta Petrovna. At the larger end is found a magnificent star similar to that of a star sapphire. In Imperial Russia the Easter Egg was of the greatest significance, symbolizing as it did the Resurrection and beginning of life and hopefulness. During the festival of Easter, the year's greatest elaborate and simple eggs were given by all orthodox believers. This egg of rose quartz was the property of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, oldest daughter of Nikolai II, in the Aleksandr Palace, Tsarskoye, [sic] Selo. Number RH-5332-17 Mrs. John L. Pratt February 6, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5332/7 Companion figures of two French bulldogs, one seated in attentive attitude – the other, a pup, in crouched position. Beautifully carved of smoky topaz, the eyes of each are set with cabochon sapphires. Collars finished with pendant drops, are gold, set with faceted sapphires of fine deep color. Realistic in every detail, these little sculptures are designed and executed with incomparable finesse. They are creations of Carl Fabergé, eminent court jeweler to Tsars Aleksandr III and Nikolai II of Russia, who was, as well, jeweler to nearly all the crowned heads of the European and Asiatic continents. Fabergé, expert in the art of small figure sculpture, was noted for his ability to impart to the materials in his hands a convincingly living quality of form. The topaz dogs are from the collection of the Tsarina Aleksandra Feodorovna, , wife of Nikolai II, in the Aleksandr Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. John L. Pratt February 17, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Orange Blossom Article No. RH-5380/10 Delicately wrought flower fantasy created by Carl Fabergé, world famed court jeweler to the last two Tsars of Russia, Aleksandr III and Nikolai II. Fashioned with consummated [sic] artistry, the buds and blossoms in chalcedony surmount a slender, curved stem of gold on which startingly [sic] realistic leaves appear, carved in Siberian nephrite. Five of these cluster at the top and a large one is joined near the base of the stem, at the point where it is immersed in simulated water. The little vase is ingeniously fashioned of rock crystal. Full hallmarks include the name "Fabergé"; the initials of one of his ablest artists, Henrik Wigstroem, and the numeral "72" denoting the Russian equivalent of 18kt. gold. From the collection of a member of the Russian Imperial Family. Mrs. John L. Pratt February 24, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5380/11 Ingenuous flower fantasy, finely detailed describing a Tibetian [sic] poppy. Small buds and opening blossoms are fashioned in white chalcedony with peach tonings [sic]. The delicate stamens of gold, set with sapphires, cluster thickly in the fuller blown blossoms; centers are set with topaz. Rhythmical stems rising from gold soil and finely worked sepals are in gold. Carved in Siberian nephrite, the serrated leaves enclose the flower grouping. A simulated tub carved in greyish-brown veined agate, is held with hoops of gold set with diamonds for the rivets. An extraordinary creation of Carl Fabergé, Imperial Russian master and illustrious designer in gems, the lower portion of the stem is hallmarked with his name in Russian; the initials of his able artist, Henrik Wigstroem, and the numeral "72" denoting the Russian equivalent of 18kt. gold. From the collection of a member of the Russian Imperial Family. Mrs. John L. Pratt February 24, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] PANSIES Graceful spray of pansies carved in amethyst, the centers set with brown diamonds. Calyxes are formed in jade. Rising on slender gold stems with leaves of Siberian nephrite, serrated and realistically modeled, the little pansy is set in rock crystal carved to represent water in a vase. Created by the world-famed Russian jeweler, Karl Faberge, it is hallmarked with his name in Russian, and the initials of one of his leading masters, Henrik Wigstroem, and the numeral "72" denoting the Russian equivalent of 18 karat gold. Number RE5380-13 Mrs. John L. Pratt January 9, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5380/14 Dainty jeweled fantasy of a small hyacinth plant set in a little tub carved in white agate. From the centers of the miniature blossoms of blue chalcedony appear gold stamens set with tiny emeralds. Calyxes and leaves in realistic manner are of Siberian nephrite, and the stem isof [sic] 18kt. gold. The lower portion of the stem, rising above the gold soil within a little tub, is hallmarked with the name of the master-designer, Carl Fabergé. Present also are the initials of one of his ablest masters, Henrik Wigstroem, and the numeral "72" denoting the Russian equivalent of 18kt. gold. From the collection of a member of the Russian Imperial Family. Mrs. John L. Pratt February 24, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5380/16 Rare, jeweled flower fantasy in the form of a water lily spray, set in rock crystal, carved to simulate a rectangular vase filled with water. Beautifully modeled, blossoms and buds are carved in chalcedony; stamen clusters of gold are set with rubies of fine color. The leaves, liquid in appearance and with natural veinings, are carved in Siberian nephrite. Grouped together, these are supported on slender stems of gold of which the lower portion of which the lower branch is fully hallmarked with the complete name of the master-designer, Faberge, illustrious jeweler to the Imperial court of Russia. Present also are the initials of one of his leading artists, Henrik Wigstroem, and with the numeral "72" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14kt. gold. From the collection of a member of the Russian Imperial Family. Mrs. John L. Pratt February 23, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5380/2 Flower fantasy exquisitely developed in jewels in the form of a dandelion seed ball. Created by Carl Fabergé, illustrious jeweler to the Russian Imperial Family, this little piece typifies his finest work. The head, with down of asbestos is developed around the seed pod and pedicels of platinum, delicately finished with tiny diamonds. Serrated leaves carved in jade and graceful gold stalk rise from a little vase carved in rock crystal to represent a tumbler filled with water. Fully hallmarked, it is signed with the full name of Fabergé; the initials of one of his leading artists, Henrik Wigstroem; and with the numeral "72" denoting the Russian standard of 18kt. gold. From a collection of a member of the Imperial Family. Mrs. John L. Pratt January 31, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] BUTTERCUP Jeweled flower fantasy of buttercups with three blossoms fashioned in translucent yellow agate, with stamen centers, diamond set. Rising on graceful, slender stalks of gold, their serrated leaves, carved in Siberian nephrite, thrust upward through the gold soil in a container of Siberian lapis lazuli. This rests on a square plinth of white jade. The lower portion of the stem is hallmarked in full with the complete name, "Faberge"; the initials of one of his ablest workmasters, Henrik Wigstroem; and the number "72" denoting the Russian equivalent of 18 kt. gold. From the collection of a member of the Russian Imperial Family. Number RH5380-2 Mrs. John L. Pratt January 9, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5380/3 Jeweled flower fantasy created by Carl Fabergé, eminent Russian court jeweler, signed with his name and the initials of one of his leading workmasters, Henrik Wigstroem, and with the numeral "72" denoting the Russian equivalent of 18kt. gold. Designed with ingenuous artistry, this branch of English hawthorn has small fruits ("haws) of red and white agate, cleft leaves of jade and a gold stalk imbedded in a white agate pot with soil of gold. It is mounted on a base of white jade. From the collection of a member of the Russian Imperial Family. These flower creations represent the height of Fabergé's imaginative genius. They were the favorite possessions of the late Tsar and Tsarina, both of whom were ardent flower lovers. Several of these were created by Fabergé for King Edward VII of England who presented them to Queen Alexandra. Upon her passing, these jewels were left to her son, King George V of England, and to Queen Maud of Norway. Some of these fantasies are now the prized possessions of Mary, the Queen Mother of England. Mrs. John L. Pratt February 17, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK