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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] RUSSIAN IMPERIAL TREASURES Article No. AS-1312 Exquisite parasol handle in baton design. It is of solid gold and decorated with conventional shell designs on a smooth ground. Each shell is set with a diamond, ruby, emerald or sapphire. On one side is applied a cut out double-headed eagle of Russia, adorned with the crests of all the Sovereign states, including that of Moscow in the center, showing "St. George Slaying the Dragon." The handle is finished with an exceptional ball of choice flawless Siberian lapis lazuli of magnificient [sic] blue quality, set in a cup of scroll design, also set with precious stones. In all, there are eight diamonds, four rubies, four emeralds and five sapphires. From the quarters of the Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Nicholai II, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. AV-5008/1 Oval icon medallion of solid gold. On one side is an exquisite enamel miniature of Jesus Christ dressed in blue and orange robes against a ground of brown scrolls on beige. His right hand is held in blessing, while in his left he is holding the open scripture. The Greek symbols about his shoulders are for "Jesus Christ", while those above the halo are for the "Eternal Christ". On the reverse side, on a ground of white enamel, is inscribed in black – "Save and Protect". The gold is hall-marked with a number "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 karat gold, and the device of the Moscow assay office. Found in St. Petersburg. The fascinating history of icons can be traced back to the time of the pyramids in Egypt, but the oldest examples are to be found today in the Russian churches. The primary influence was that of the Byzantine, which accounts for their resemblance to the Italian primitives, with which we are more familiar. The spiritual feeling in these works of art is the expression of the monks, who executed them after long and fervent prayer. Larger icons are usually painted on wooden plaques; the small ones were more personal and were worn about the neck or carried in the pocket to be near at hand in time of need.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] BEAR CHARM Tiny charm in the form of a bear, carved from real opal, suspended from a gold link. He is standing on four paws and his eyes are set with cabochon rubies. This little animal was designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nikolai II, Carl Faberge, and was executed by his talented stone carver, Kremlov. Mrs. John L. Pratt October 2, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] BEAR CHARM Tiny charm of a bear exquisitely carved from real amethyst and suspended from a gold link. He is standing on his hind legs, and his eyes are set with small cabochon rubies. This charm was designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nikolai II, and executed by his talented stone carver, Kremlov. Mrs. John L. Pratt October 2, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No.CA-5364/2 Green jade miniature frame designed by Carl Fabergé, celebrated court jeweler to Tsar Nikolai II. Made of one piece, it has two oval receptacles containing rare, original photographs of the court jeweler and his wife. They are rimmed with delicate fillets of silver, applied with ruby and black enamel in a design bordered by lines of white. The photograph openings are backed with ivory to which is attached a hinged easel of graceful design. The easel is hallmarked with the full name "Fabergé"; the initials of one of his leading workmasters, Henrik Wigstroem; and the numeral "88" denoting the quality of Russian silver. Acquired from Nikolai Fabergé, son of the renowned jeweler. Mrs. John L. Pratt FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK February 17, 1939

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] RUSSIAN IMPERIAL EXHIBIT February 17, 1933 Article No. D 1000 Silver and enamel Tryptich, set with semi-precious stones. In the center is shown the head of Christ; on the left is Saint Nicholas; on the right, the Guardian Angel. From the collection of Alexandra Feodorovna, who was the wife of Nicholai II, the last Czar of Russia.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] RUSSIAN IMPERIAL EXHIBIT October 31st, 1933 Article No. E-1000. Silver and enamel Easter Egg bearing red crosses on white iridescent enamel and an inscription which reads: Greater love hath no man than he who sacrifices his life for a friend [underlined]. At the top are the initials and monogram of dowager Empress Marie, mother of Nicholai II. Inside is a folding screen of miniatures painted on mother-of-pearl and framed in gold and enamel. The miniatures read from left to right with their respective monograms mounted in gold on the back as follows: Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna, sister of Nicholai II, Grand Duchess Olga Nicholaevna, daughter of Nicholai II, Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Nicholai II, Grand Duchess Titiana, daughter of Nicholai II, and Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna, author of the "Education of a Princess", and cousin of Nicholai II. This egg was made by Fabergé, the court jeweler for Nicholai II as an Easter gift, in 1915, for his mother, the dowager Empress. From the Anitchkov Palace in St. Petersburg, where it was under Inventory No. 17,550.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] PARASOL HANDLE Rhythmically shaped parasol handle of finely carved jade, mounted in solid gold and set with numerous diamonds in leaf-veining effect following the movement of the carving. It was made by the Court Jeweler to Tsar Nikolai II, Karl Faberge, outstanding craftsman of the last fifty years, and illustrious court master to the late sovereign and his father, Aleksandr III. His full name appears on the object, together with the initials of one of his foremost masters, Mikhail Perchin. It is also marked with Faberge's original order number, #1225. The handle is contained in the original white hollywood box. From the apartments of the Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Nikolai II, in the Aleksandr Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Number #E23 Mrs. John L. Pratt January 5, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] RUSSIAN IMPERIAL TREASURES Article No. E-327 Round powder box and cover of fine Ural [underlined] spinach jade [handwritten question mark]. The cover is rimmed in gold, chased in braided design, and has an artistically carved ivory elephant standing upon a fringed drum of gold, banded with alternating rubies and diamonds. The gold work is in the individual style of the celebrated court jeweler to Nicholai II, Karl Faberge, the creator of this lovely object. The rim of the cover is marked with the full name of Faberge, the initials of his foremost workmaster [sic], Mikhail Perchin, the number "56", denoting Russian equivalent of 14Kt. gold, and the crossed anchors mark of the St. Petersburg Assay office. From the personal quarters of the Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Nicholai II, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo.