Cheese set (in authentic wooden box)
Cheese set (in authentic wooden box)
Russia, St. Petersburg
late 19th century
Rappoport workshop, Fabergé firm
Crystal, silver; engraving, casting, chasing, forge-rolling
18.0 x 25.0 x 25.0 cm; knife length 20.5 cm
Marks: "ФАБЕРЖЕ"; "КФ"; "IP"; "88"; St Petersburg coat of arms; Inv. "2635"
The cheese set is comprised f three items made in the Neoclassical style: crystal cylindrical lid with silver handle-grip; circular-shaped silver plate mounted on four animal paws with claws and silver cheese knife. The cylindrical lid is diamond faceted. Its ring-shaped grip on the base of the leaves. The silver plate side is ornated with friezes comprised of foliage patterns and stylized fasces twisted with ribbons. The knife handle is decorated with acanthus leaves.
The set is stored in authentic wooden box.
Инв.93/ДПИ