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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

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] ROOSTER Tiny, exquisite figure of a Rhode Island Red rooster, carved from a piece of veined gray and brown agate. The natural coloring of the stone is admirably suited to representing the coloring of this famous chicken. Each of its eyes is set with a sparkling diamond, and its feet are delicately fashioned in solid gold. The rooster was designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nikolai II, Carl Faberge, and was executed by his talented young sculptor, Kremlov. Mrs. John L. Pratt September 25, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: Silver plaque presented to the Dowager Empress Marie upon completion of a church built to commemorate the miraculous escape of the entire Royal Family, when the royal train was wrecked. Inventory no. 23677