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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK #2651 Fine Russian lapis lazuli and gold snuff box. It is of cartouche form and is carved out of superb blue Russian lapis with the hinge and rims mounted in gold. The cover bears in the center the gold and diamond studded monogram and crown of Empress Maria Feodorovna, mother of Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia, and wife of Czar Alexander III.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK #2657 Small eighteen carat gold Easter egg by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian court jeweler. It opens through the center on a hinge and its entire surface is divided into four horizontal panels, each richly chased in typical FABERGE craftsmanship with interweaving foliations which stand out in bold relief against the finely stippled background. The top is set with a faceted ruby and upon opening the egg, one finds within, embedded in a lovely antique fabric, a small diamond and ruby ring. The central diamond is a golden color and this is surrounded by a circlet of six faceted rubies. It is an exquisite example of the discriminating taste and precise craftsmanship of this great artist. This piece, for quality and for beauty, is in a class with the Russian Imperial Master eggs which are today so justly famous.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK #2675 Circular ash tray by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler. It was executed during the World War from material captured at the front and melted. It is of copper and bears in the center a large Russian Imperial double-headed Eagle. At the top are the words "War 1914", and at the bottom is the signature "K. FABERGE" in large letters.

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK #2680 Exceptionally fine miniature gold frame by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler, enameled over a chased (guilloché) surface in a scintillating white. It is a small oval frame and the inner oval opening for the picture is bordered with pearls while the outer border is finely chased in typical FABERGE fashion with oak leaves in two shades of gold and set at intervals with lovely rubies in square gold mountings. At the top is a highly polished ribbon box attachment. The back is paneled with ivory and bears a beautifully fashioned gold easel.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK #2691 Paper knife with gold and topaz handle by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler. The stone is of a rich golden color and is so shaped that it may be easily grasped. Around its collar is a gold band chased in typical FABERGE classical style. It is a good example of the fine craftsmanship and excellent taste of this great artist, who is today often referred to as the "Cellini of the nineteenth century".

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK #2692 Miniature owl by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler, carved out of a single piece of opal especially chosen for its fine color and shading. The bird, which is of exceptionally small proportions, is shown standing on a gold perch which rests on an agate base. In its small dimensions, the details of the anatomy are correctly and precisely rendered. Two rubies are set in for the eyes. A charming example of the work of this great artist, who made so many important objets d'art for members of the Russian Imperial family, as well as for other important personages throughout the world.

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK #2722 Charming "fantaisie" by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler, a tourmaline parrot of soft rose-color shading into a pale green tail and with emerald eyes, diamond collar and gold feet, perches on a swinging ivory bar which carries silver gilt pails on either end, filled with seed. Ingeniously contrived, the swing is suspended from a silver gilt stand mounted on a round tray in typical Fabergé classical inspiration.

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