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Erik August Kollin (1836-1901)
Square box before 1896
Engraved gold with diamonds and cabochon ruby | 2.2 x 3.9 x 3.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 22961
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Cuboid box, rounded edges, hinged, matt gold incised throughout cover and sides to resemble basket weave and mounted with rose diamond and cabochon ruby thumbpiece.
Produced in the workshop of Fabergé’s first head workmaster, Erik Kollin, this box is made to resemble basket weave.
Mark of Erik Kollin; gold mark of 56 zolotniks (before 1896)
Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal CollectionProvenance
Presented to Queen Mary by the Nawab of Bahamalpour, before 1949
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Creator(s)
(workmaster)(jeweller)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Engraved gold with diamonds and cabochon ruby
Measurements
2.2 x 3.9 x 3.9 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
St Petersburg [Russia]
