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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK August 18, 1937 #G-14 Gold-mounted jade calendar by CARL G. FABERGE [sic], the celebrated Russian Court jeweler. In the form of a rectangular piece of dark, translucent green jade, it is designed in his classic manner and mounted with gold-gilt back and easel. At the top, swags of green gold are contrasted with a reddish gold, the latter taking the form of crossed ribbons and exuberant ribbon bows, a larger one in the center and two smaller ones flanking it. In the very center, two oval openings bear red enameled mounts which have the numbers for the day of the month, and these are changeable each day by clicking the buttons on either side. Below, on a set of gold-gilt plaques, the names of the months are engraved and held in place by red enamel and moonstone mounts. Originally in the collection of the Countess Brassoff.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] #G. 16 Large jade Easter egg mounted in gold gilt silver by CARL G. FABERGE, the Russian Court jeweler. Of a fine green jade bearing a spotting of a darker green, the stone is cut out to paper-like thinness, making it translucent. Mounted in a bright yellow gold gilt silver, and bearing ruby catches with which to open it. $450.00

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK August 18, 1937 #G-16 Large jade Easter egg mounted in gold-gilt silver by CARL G. FABERGE [sic], the celebrated Russian Court jeweler. Of a fine green jade bearing a spotting of a darker green, the stone is cut out to paper-like thinness, making it translucent. Mounted in a bright yellow gold-gilt silver and bearing ruby catches with which to open it. It originally served as a jewel case.

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK October 1, 1937 #G-22 Very unusual miniature diptych icon of solid gold by GRATCHOV, by Appointment to the Russian Imperial Family. Its design is perfectly plain on the exterior, and on opening it discloses miniatures of Jesus Christ on one panel and the Holy Virgin of Kazan on the other.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK #G.25 Diamond-shaped rock crystal frame by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian court jeweler, of the utmost delicacy and refinement. The round opening for the picture is bordered with emeralds, and through the center on top and bottom runs a golden stem bearing three gold tulips, each with four tiny gold-mounted rubies. The border is finely fluted and is crossed at intervals with leaves of a contrasting shade of gold, while in each corner is set a diamond. The opening for the picture is backed with ivory, while the frame is supported by a gold easel exquisite in shape.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] G. 3. Rectangular miniature picture frame by CARL G. FABERGE, the Russian Court jeweler. It is executed in gold on silver bearing a ground of rose colored enamel. Borders of wreath design frame the enameled ground and around the opening for a picture is enclosed with beadwork. Bears a piece of beveled plate glass to cover the picture and is paneled with ivory. Signed "FABERGE". $300.00 From the Youssapoff Collection. Originally it was presented to the Princess Youssapoff by the Empress Maria Feodorovna.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK August 18, 1937 #G-3 Rectangular miniature picture frame by CARL G. FABERGE [sic], the celebrated Russian Court jeweler. It is executed from gold-gilt silver and is enameled over a chased (guilloche) surface in a very beautiful shade of rose. Borders of wreath design frame the enameled ground, while the opening for the picture is enclosed with beadwork. The back is paneled [sic] with ivory. From the Youssoupoff collection. Originally it was presented to the Princess Youssoupoff by the Empress Maria Feodorovna.

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] G. 5. Miniature picture frame by CARL G. FABERGE, the Russian Court jeweler. It is executed in unusually small dimensions in solid gold with a jade center surrounding the tiny opening for a picture. Concentric fluted gold rims separate these areas. The jade is of a dark spotted green and in contrast to it a pale mauve enamel is employed everlaid [sic] by an interweaving green-gold wreath. At top a ribbon with bow and loose ends is fixed bearing a ruby in the center. It is mounted with a gold easel. $275.00