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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5409/25 Graceful figure of an ostrich, realistically carved in Siberian striated [sic] brown agate, with eyes set with emeralds and legs modeled in gold. It stands on a plinth of giallo marble. The body is beautifully executed in full detail. Feather formation follow [sic] the natural veinings in the stone and the neck, rising arched, developed in the lighter-toned portion, is etched to show the smallest feather form. It was created by Carl Fabergé, world-famed jeweler to the Imperial family of Russia, court jeweler and designer in precious substances to nearly all the royal houses in Europe and Asia. Mrs. John L. Pratt June 1, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] PRIMROSE Graceful flowering primrose branch rising from a rectangular vase carved in rock crystal. The container is designed in such a manner that it has the appearance of being filled with water. Full blown flowers are in carnelian-toned agate, stamen clusters of gold surrounding brilliant centers set with diamonds. The leaves, carved with rare finesse are in Siberian nephrite, and stems are made of 18 kt. gold. Karl Faberge, Imperial Russia's greatest court jeweler, designed the extraordinary fantasy. It is fully hallmarked with his name in Russian; with the initials of one of his ablest workmasters, Henrik Wigstroem; and the numeral "72" denoting the Russian equivalent of 18 kt. gold. From the collection of a member of the Russian Imperial Family. RH5413-2 Mrs. John L. Pratt January 9, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5413/3 Rare, jeweled flower, fantasy, representing a branch of Queen Anne's Lace, imbedded within gold soil in a pot fashioned of dark red jasper, inclining gracefully to one side, the flower head is developed in platinum, pointed with diamonds on sturdy pedicels of gold. The flower calyx is in chalcedony. Gold stems bear small serrated leaves carved in nephrite, designed in perfect complement to the natural species. The lower portion of the stem is fully hallmarked with 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-5413/4 Jeweled opium poppy, represented growing in a tub, designed by Carl Fabergé, Imperial Russia's greatest creator in gems. Rising on sturdily modeled stalk of gold with blossom head full blown, it is delicately carved in amethyst. A large cabochon Siberian amethyst, set in gold and red platinum, forms the heart of the blossom. Surrounding this is a cluster of fine gold stamens pointed with diamonds. The leaves are of extraordinary artistry. Carved in Siberian nephrite, they follow the natural feeling of the growing plant. The tub container is fashioned in brown-toned, striped agate. Within this is soil of gold, and two gold hoops encircle the exterior. Simulated rivets are diamond set. The stem is fully hallmarked with the complete name "Fabergé"; the initials of one of his ablest workmasters, 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-5416/28 Parasol handle of lapis lazuli and gold in hexagonal form. Narrow strips of gold connecting with the collar, pointed alternately with diamonds and gold relief pattern in diamond effect. Finished with a flat end of gold, the handle is suitable for use as a seal. It is contained in its original case of green hand-tooled leather. Of Russian workmanship, in the style of Fabergé, it bears the master's initials "AK". Mrs. John L. Pratt February 20, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5416/29 Parasol handle of limpid clear rock crystal etched in open squared effect, pointed throughout with cabochon rubies. The base is of solid gold and is encircled with a conventionalized laurel wreath, intermittently bound with crossed ribbons. Designed by Carl Fabergé, famed jeweler not only to the Imperial family of Russia but to the crowned heads of Europe and Asia, it is fully hallmarked. Present is the name "Fabergé" (indistinct); the Russian initials of one of the master's leading artists, Mikhail Perchin; the wreathed head of the government assay office; the numeral "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14kt. gold; and the initials of the government inspector "YL". Originally a parasol handle in the possession of the Tsarina Aleksandra Feodorovna of Russia, a flat base has been applied so that the little object may be used as a seal. From the personal effects of the Tsarina 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] 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

Description: Black-and-white postcard featuring a single image of the Rock Crystal Easter Egg.

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