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Mikhail Perkhin (1860-1903)

Easter egg pendant 1896 - 1903

Gold, enamel, cabochon moonstone, rose diamonds | 2.2 x 1.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 18835

Easter egg pendant

Mikhail Perkhin (1860-1903)

Easter egg pendant 1896 - 1903

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Easter egg pendant

Mikhail Perkhin (1860-1903)

Easter egg pendant 1896 - 1903

©

Description

Easter egg pendant, top half blue enamel with four white enamal strips bordered in gold forming four panels; base of gold-mounted cabochon moonstone, rose diamonds encircling centre. Gold hanging loop. Mark of Michael Perchin; gold mark of 56 zolotniks (1896-1908)

Provenance

Probably acquired by Queen Alexandra; in the Royal Collection by 1953
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Mikhail Perkhin (1860-1903)
(workmaster)

Search the collection Fabergé
(jeweller)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Gold, enamel, cabochon moonstone, rose diamonds

enamel, moonstone, gold, diamond

enamelled, cabochon, rose cut

Measurements

2.2 x 1.4 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Fabergé
Object type(s)
costume
costume accessories
jewellery
pendants
charms
animals
eggs
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animal physiology
Eggs
Places

Place of Production

St Petersburg [Russia]

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