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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No.3531 Nineteenth century mahogany cabinet in French classic style, carved and ornamented with bronze mountings. "Espagnolettes" form decorative motifs on portions of the frameworks. Gracefully proportioned, it is fitted with removable glass shelves. During the twenty years previous to the Revolution, the style of French furniture reached a high standard of artistic excellence, both in design and execution. This phase continued and produced a fine influence on the furniture of the next period, extending itself, as well, to the development of gracious furniture types in other countries. Mrs. John L. Pratt March 17, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. 5448 Unusual, small parasol handle designed by Carl Fabergé, executed in his finest manner. The ball top is fashioned in jade, the handle stick of gold is overlaid with blush-pink transparent enamel on a ground tooled in swag effect. Two delicate fillets of gold, set with finely matched pearls, frame this portion. It is contained in the original box of hollywood, stamped with the master's insignia beneath the double-headed eagle of royal appointment. Of great charm and simplicity, the little object was made for one of the daughters of the late Tsar Nikolai II. It is from the children's apartments in the Aleksandr Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. John L. Pratt April 19, 1938 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No.5449 Figure of a Dachshund carved in black Ural agate, lightly veined in red. The little sculpture, smoothly executed and rhythmic in line, is shown in seated posture. The eyes, set with diamonds, glisten in the finely modeled head and convey an expression of keen awareness, as well as that of patient watchfulness. An appealing note is found in the left forepaw: the deep hued agate in which the entire body is carved, assumes a definite toning here, and the forefoot, consequently, is of grayish-tan color. Designed by Carl Fabergé, Old Russia's illustrious jeweler for Tsars Aleksandr III and Nikolai II, and made for the Dowager Empress Marie Feodorovna, this is one of his exceptional animal sculptures. It is contained in the original box of hollywood, velvet and satin lined, and stamped with the insignia of the royal jeweler beneath the double-headed eagle of royal appointment. From the apartments of the Dowager Empress in the Anitchkov Palace. Mrs. John L. Pratt April 19, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

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] EASTER EGG CHARM Easter Egg pendant of gold decorated with vertical sections of transparent ruby enamel, separated by fillets of transparent pearl enamel. Each section has a dainty leaf design, giving the decoration a Persian feeling. It is hallmarked with the number "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 kt. gold and, indistinctly, with the initials of the master. Designed by Carl Faberge, illustrious Russian court jeweler, the little charm is characteristic of those which he made expressly for the young Grand Duchesses, daughters of Tsar Nikolai II. Mrs. John L. Pratt October 2, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] EASTER EGG CHARM Charm in the form of three tiny Easter Eggs, suspended from a bar. The eggs are of chrysophrase, agate, and reconstructed turquoise, while the gold bar is set with three cabochon rose tourmalines, alternating with two pearls. It was designed by the celebrated court jeweler to Nikolai II, Carl Faberge, and is hallmarked with "56" denoting the Russian equivalent of 14 kt. gold; and the wreathed head of the government assay office (indistinct). From the quarters of the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna, youngest daughter of Nikolai II, in the Aleksandr Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. John L. Pratt October 2, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] EASTER EGG CHARM Unusual charm in the form of an Easter Egg. It is made up of two halves of Siberian amethyst, separated by a band of faceted rock crystal and held together on an axis of gold. It was created by the celebrated court jeweler to Nikolai II, Carl Faberge, and the gold link is hallmarked with the initials of his assistant master "PK", and the number "56" denoting the equivalent of 14 kt. gold. Since it was originally brought from Russia into France, it bears the French inscription mark "ET". From the apartments of the Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna, second daughter of Nikolai II, in the Aleksandr Palace, Tsarskoye Selo. Mrs. John L. Pratt October 2, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] EASTER EGG CHARM Miniature Easter Egg designed as a pendant charm, of gold-on-silver, the surface hand-tooled. The swam motif modeled in relief, encircled within a modeled form, ornaments one side. Loops from which it is suspended are hallmarked, but the devices through years of wear have become less distinct. Designed by Carl Faberge, court jeweler to the last two Tsars of the Romanov Dynasty, it is fashioned like those which he made expressly for the young Grand Duchesses, daughters of Nikolai II. Mrs. John L. Pratt October 2, 1939