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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. A-61 Unusual frame of rose jasper and gold-on-silver, containing a snapshot of Grand Duchess Marie Nicholaevna, third daughter of Nicholai II, taken in Peterhof, 1907. Dome-shaped and with easel back, it is contained in the original Vyatka birch box, lined with green velvet and white silk, of the court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Faberge. The lining is stamped with his name beneath the double-headed eagle of royal appointment. The frame is hall-marked with the initials of one of Faberge's leading workmasters [sic], Mikhail Perchin; the number "84" denoting the Russian standard of silver; and the wreathed head of the government assay office. It is also engraved with the original order number of the court jeweler, "45196". From the quarters of the children of Nicholai II, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. E-754 Charming miniature frame containing a photograph of the Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna. Dome-shaped, it is made of lettuce jade, delicately decorated with chased green and red gold mountings. Above the oval aperture, rimmed in laurel leaf design, is a swag motif tied with a ribbon; below are two dainty rosettes. This frame was made by the celebrated court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Faberge, and the gold-on-silver easel back is marked with the initials of his workmaster [sic] "IB"; the number "88" denoting the quality of Russian silver; and the wreathed head of the government assay office. It is also engraved with the original order number of the jeweler, "0170". From the apartments of Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. IP- 1843/4 Rare mosaic icon of "St. Nicholas the Wonder Worker"; Russian workmanship, circa 1850. This portrayal of Russia's most beloved Saint is so skilfully [sic] inlaid with thousands of varicolored stones that it gives the impression of being executed in oil. It shows great character and deep religious inspiration, rarely found in mosaics. Set off by a gold halo, St. Nicholas is represented making the sign of Jesus Christ with one hand, while in the other he holds a gold and green Bible. His gracefully folded robes of red and blue are trimmed with gold, and his stole of silver is embroidered with gold crosses. Slavic symbols on either side of the halo are for "St. Nicholas the Wonder Worker". The icon has a rim of fire gilt and is framed and backed in red velvet of a later period. From the apartments of Nicholai II, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. J. L. Pratt January 8, 1938

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5209/26 Tiny, exquisite frame of lapis lazuli mounted on a rectangular base of gold-on-silver, supported by four ball feet. The oval aperture, rimmed in gold, bears a photograph of Nicholai II. This charming piece is from the quarters of Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Nicholai II, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. J. L. Pratt April 15, 1938 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/1 Graceful porte-poche of rock crystal with borders, handle and thee feet set with rubies and diamonds. A gold border around the top is set with forty rubies and the corresponding border in the base has thirty-three rubies. The question mark handle of gold, decorated with scroll design, is outlined with eight diamonds, set squarely. Into each of the three ball feet are set thirty-two graduated diamonds. It was created by the celebrated court jeweler to Nicholai II and Alexander III, Carl Fabergé, and is hall-marked with his full name; the initials of one of his leading workmasters, Edward Kolin; the number "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 karat gold; and the device of the St. Petersburg assay office, crossed anchors and sceptre. It is engraved with the original order number of the court jeweler – "40312". Since it was originally brought from Russia to England, it also bears the assay of the later country. From the apartments of the Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. J.L. Pratt January 28, 1938 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/13 Delightful gold chain bracelet with safety catch. It alternates with three red gold and three green gold links. It was designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Fabergé, and executed by his workmaster whose initials it bears – "AE", together with the wreathed head of the government assay office. From the apartments of the Grand Duchess Olga Nicholaevna, oldest daughter of Nicholai II, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. J. L. Pratt February 2, 1938 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/3 Easter egg of green quartzite, varicolored gold and rock crystal, suspended from a chain of gold. A band of cut rock cyrstal [sic], bordered with narrow rims of gold, encircles the egg, separating the top from the lower portion. The top is surmounted with a wheel device decoratively worked in red and green gold, whose apex is a small Empirean [sic] wreath of laurel. A convex form of gold, delicately engraved in a wreath design covers the base. It was created by the celebrated Russian court jeweler to Nicholai II and Alexander III, Carl Faberge. From the apartments of Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/32 Charm of gold, in the form of an Easter egg. It is covered with enamel in the deep blue color, beloved of the Russian people, over delicate engine turning and is set with a diamond. It was created by the celebrated Russian court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Fabergé, and is hall-marked with the number "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 karat gold; and the initials of his master. From the quarters of Grand Duchess Olga Nicholaevna, oldest daughter of Nicholai II, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. J. L. Pratt February 1, 1938 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/33 Charm of clove pink matte enamel, covered with a filigree of gold intricate design of conventional fleur-de-lis and braiding. It was created by the celebrated Russian court jeweler to Nicholai II, Carl Fabergé, and is hall-marked with the initials of his workmaster and the number "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 karat gold. From the quarters of Grand Duchess Olga Nicholaevna, oldest daughter of Nicholai II, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. J. L. Pratt February 1, 1938 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5214/38 Easter egg charm of gold-on-silver, inlaid with varicolored opaque [handwritten, transparent x'ed out] enamel and bearing the Russian letters "XB" front and back, the abbreviation of the Easter salutation "Christ is Risen". It was designed by Carl Fabergé, the celebrated Russian court jeweler to Nicholai II and Alexander III, and is hall-marked with the initials of his workmaster. From the quarters of Grand Duchess Olga Nicholaevna, oldest daughter of Nicholai II, in the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. J. L. Pratt February 1, 1938 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK