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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No.VD-5399/5 Figure of a heron carved in blue-gray smoky agate, with legs and splayed feet of red gold. The eyes are set with diamonds. Created by Carl Fabergé, celebrated court jeweler to Tsars Aleksandr III and Nikolai II of Russia, it was executed by one of his foremost artists, Henrik Wigstroem. The bird shown upright, in resting position, carries one wing slightly higher than the other. Sensitively modeled, fine detail of feathers and general form is evident. Rhythmic in line, the little sculpture is a particularly beautiful example of the designer's individuality of expression. Fully hallmarked, it bears the full name, "Fabergé"; initials of his workmaster Wigstroem; and the numeral "72" denoting the Russian standard of 18kt. gold. From the collection of Tsar Nikolai II in the Aleksandr Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. John L. Pratt March 2, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] RUSSIAN IMPERIAL EXHIBIT January 25, 1933 Article No. X 4110 Runner made of 18th century brocade in a striped design of gold and various colors. From a portion of a Priest's robe woven and worn in Russia. From a collection used in the chapels of the Russian Imperial Palaces in St. Petersburg, consisting of hand-loomed brocades, damasks, handcut velvets, and altar sets. The metal brocades are woven with genuine gold and silver threads.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] RUSSIAN IMPERIAL EXHIBIT October 2nd, 1933 Article No. X5096 Square Mat. Made of gold brocade outlined in tan trimmed with galoon. Russian Circa 1850. This brocade is from a collection used in the Russian Imperial Palaces consisting of handloomed brocades, damasks, hand-cut velvets and altar sets. The metal threads are of genuine gold.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] RUSSIAN IMPERIAL EXHIBIT October 2nd, 1933 Article No. X5153 Small Runner. Made of damask woven with yellow flowers in serpentine design with gold. Trimmed with old gold lace. Russian Circa 18th Century. This damask is from a collection used in the chapels of the Russian Imperial Palaces consisting of handloomed brocades, damasks, hand-cut velvets and altar sets.