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Erik August Kollin (1836-1901)
Cup before 1896
Agate mounted with gold and cabochon sapphires | 6.2 x 7.3 x 5.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 23090
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This cup is made of a single piece of carved and polished banded agate. Its mounts are in the antique taste and are in the form of a bird’s leg set with cabochon sapphires. The cup originally belonged to Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck (1833–97), and was inherited by her daughter, later Queen Mary. Mark of Erik Kollin; gold mark of 56 zolotniks (before 1896)
Provenance
From the collection of Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck, then to her daughter Queen Mary by 1920
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Creator(s)
(workmaster)(jeweller)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Agate mounted with gold and cabochon sapphires
Measurements
6.2 x 7.3 x 5.3 cm (whole object)
Category
Place of Production
St Petersburg [Russia]
