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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. ME-1249 Round snuffbox of spinach green Ural jade with hinged lid, mounted in gold. On the cover, set in diamonds, is the crown and monogram of Nicholai II, backed with two laurel sprays in green gold of exquisite workmanship, also set with diamonds. The top and bottom rims are engraved in delicate dot and dash design, while through the center runs a fillet of finely chased acanthus leaves in green gold and several tiny rosettes of red gold. This superb example of the jeweler's art was designed by the celebrated jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Faberge, and is hall-marked with his full name, the initials of his leading artist, Mikhail Perchin, the number "56" denoting the equivalent of 14 karat gold, the wreathed head of the government assay office, and the initials of the gold inspector "YL". From the collection of Nicholai II, last Czar of Russia, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo.

Transcription: [On Hammer Galleries stationery, insignia of the Galleries with its double-headed eagle to the left of header; to the right, insignia with the inscription "By appointment to His Majesty the King of Egypt] MINIATURE IN FRAME Small, round, gold frame by Faberge, wrought in exquisitely delicate form and ornamented with haut-relief floral swags, a spray of laurel and a graceful bowknot. It contains a beautifully painted miniature on ivory of the late Queen Alexandra of England, sister of the Dowager Empress, Marie Feodorovna of Russia. This is immediately enframed [sic] within a rim of red cisele [sic] gold, and an outer gold rim is finely engraved to finish the piece. Provided with a modeled gold easel and with a loop for hanging, the little bibelot of backed in ivory held by gold screws. It is one of the characteristically superior works of the famed Russian court jeweler, Karl Faberge. From the collection of Prince Youssopoff. Mrs. John L. Pratt February 26, 1941

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] PARASOL HANDLE Parasol handle of gold and enamel created by Carl Faberge[sic], eminent court jeweler to Tsars Aleksandr III and Nikolai II of Russia. The egg-shaped top has a field of guilloche work applied with mauve champ-leve [sic: champlevé] enamel, favorite color of the Tsarina Aleksandr Feodorovna. This is decorated with a spiral effect of diamonds, terminating in a large diamond at the top. The wide neck of yellow champ-leve [sic: champlevé] enamel is banded by two fillets of diamonds and is mounted with swags of green and red gold tied with diamonds. It is hallmarked with the initials of Faberge's [sic] leading workmaster, Mikhail Perchin; the number "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 kt. gold; and the device of the St. Petersburg assay office, crossed anchors and sceptre. From the collection of Prince Aleksandr Romanovski, Duke of Leuchtenberg. Mrs. John L. Pratt December 6, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] PARASOL HANDLE Parasol handle of gold in graceful tapering shape, created by the celebrated court jeweler to Tsars Aleksandr III and Nikolai II, Carl Faberge. The sides and top are divided into five sections of rose champ-leve [sic: champlevé] enamel, with moss agate effects, over a field of guilloche work, and outlined in white enamel, each centered with a diamond. The crown of the handle is rimmed with diamonds, and the top is set with a large diamond surrounded by small ones. The neck, also of rose enamel banded with diamonds, is applied with criss-cross leaf motifs, each set with a diamond. It is hallmarked with the initials of Faberge's [sic] leading workmaster, Mikhail Perchin; the number "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 kt. gold; and the device of the St. Petersburg assay office, crossed anchors and sceptre. From the collection of Prince Aleksandr Romanovski, Duke of Leuchtenberg. Mrs. John L. Pratt December 6, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: Photograph of the daughters of the Czar Nicholai II in a silver frame made by Faberge, the court jeweler. The blue cross signifies the order of St. Andrew. From the Alexander Palace.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RB-5210/37 Delightful charm of a German Dachshund [underlined] in seated posture. Carved from genuine topaz, he is adorned with a gold collar and suspended from a gold link. His eyes are realistically set with emeralds. This excellently modeled and lifelike animal was designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Faberge, and executed by his talented stone carver, Kremlev. Mrs. J. L. Pratt December, 1937

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] FRAME Dainty, rectangular frame of gold-on-silver with mauve champ-leve [sic: champ levé] enamel on a guilloche field, in basket weave design. The oval aperture is rimmed in a fillet of gold set with pearls. The frame, bordered with a continuous laurel leaf design in green gold, and delicately enhanced by the subtle color it encloses, is wrought in the finely characteristic style of the master. The object is signed with the full name, in Russian, of Karl Faberge, celebrated court jeweler to Tsars Aleksandr III and Nikolai II of Russia. Frequent also is the number "88" for the Russian quality of silver; the Russian initials of Faberge's assistant master, Mikhail Perchin; device of the St. Petersburg assay office, crossed anchors and sceptre; and the jeweler's original order number #57700. The object is backed with ivory and has an easel as well as a hook for hanging. From the apartments of the Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna , wife of Nikolai II, in the Aleksandr Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Number RH1698-100 Mrs. John L. Pratt January 9, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-1815 Charming stone figure designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Faberge, and executed by his leading stone carver, Kremlev. Represented is one of the favorite sailors of Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovitch, brother of the last Tsar, Nicholai II. The name of the Imperial yacht "Zarnitsa" is inscribed in gold on the seaman's hatband. Standing solidly on his two feet of black onyx slightly spread apart, this sailor of courageous appearance is dressed in a spotless, freshly laundered suit of milky white jade. His piercing blue eyes, each set with a cabochon sapphire, sparkle with loyalty and sincerity. Flesh-toned aventurine makes up his interesting face, finely moulded [sic] with high cheek bones and sharp nose – typically Slavic characteristics. His sturdy hands are also of aventurine. This unusual portrayal, viewed from any angle, is singularly lifelike and attractive. It is contained in the original hollywood box of the court jeweler, and is stamped with his full name beneath the double-headed eagle of royal appointment. The "Zarnitsa" was anchored just outside of Kronstadt during the Krensky Revolution, and it is said that while the other sailors of the fleet joined the revolutionists, those on board the yacht ramined [sic] loyal to the Grand Duke Mikhail, in whose favor Nicholai II abdicated. Mrs. J. L. Pratt December 9, 1937 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-1842/12 Figure of a polar bear carved in white granite, the eyes set with faceted emeralds of brilliant hue. With teeth bared and head thrust forward, the animal seems to present a resistant front to some invisible enemy. Heavy legs and paws and cumbersome body are well delineated, and the fur subtly handled. Designed by Carl Fabergé, famous jeweler to the late Russian Imperial family, it was executed by one of his most talented stone carvers, Kremlev the Younger. From the apartments of Tsar Nikolai II 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. RH-1842/8 Crouched figure of a cat gracefully carved in white transparent Ural stone, the eyes set with faceted sapphires. There is a feeling of concentrated watchfulness in the rhythm of the body. It was designed by the celebrated jeweler to the late Tsar's family, Carl Fabergé, and was executed by his able stone carver, Kremlev the Younger. From the collection of the Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, eldest daughter of Tsar Nikolai II, in the Aleksandr Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. John L. Pratt April 19, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK