Pair of fruit vases with removable bowls
Pair of fruit vases with removable bowls
Russia, Moscow
1899–1908
Silver, transparent colorless crystal; cutting, casting, chasing, stamping, rolling
25.5 x 29.5 x 29.5 cm
On the bottom: for the firm – “К.ФАБЕРЖЕ” under double-headed eagle – coat of arms of the Russian Empire, mark of the Supplier to the Imperial Court; triple hallmark of the Moscow District Assay Office of 1899–1908 – female head in a kokoshnik turned to the left with silver fineness number “84” and initials of the district assay master I. Lebedkin “ИЛ”; No. 23657. On one of the columns: for the firm – “К.ФАБЕРЖЕ” under double-headed eagle – coat of arms of the Russian Empire, mark of the Supplier to the Imperial Court; validation mark of the Moscow District Assay Office of 1899–1908 for details – female head in a kokoshnik turned to the left with initials of the district assay master I. Lebedkin “ИЛ”, enclosed in a circle.
Pair of crystal vases in the form of deep plates, resting on neoclassical silver bases. Each vase with scalloped edge is cut in a spiral with a vertical flat facet. Bases of the vases are executed in the form of a rotunda (gazebo): circular stand decorated with friezes depicting laurel garland entwined with ribbons and laurel leaves is supported by four columns connected by hanging garlands and adorned with acanthus leaves, which rest on circular plinth (with acanthus frieze) on four feet (with rosettes). In center of the plinth rises stylized pinecone on gadrooned base.
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