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Fabergé
Frame with a photograph of Prince Edward of Wales (later King Edward VIII) c. 1901-2
Three-colour gold, guilloché enamel, ivory | 4.8 x 4.0 x 3.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 23313
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Circular strut frame of gold with green trellis guilloché enamel, the pierced gold ribbon cresting has a central foliate wreath. Four rosettes on the green ground and plain mounts to edge and bezel with inset photograph of the Duke of Windsor (1894-1972), when Prince Edward of Wales. The frame has an ivory back and scrolled strut.
Gold mark of 56 zolotniks (1896-1908); initials of Carl Fabergé in Cyrillic characters; photograph by W. & D. DowneyProvenance
Probably acquired by King George V and Queen Mary, date unkown; in the Royal Collection by 1953
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Creator(s)
(jeweller)(photographer)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Three-colour gold, guilloché enamel, ivory
Measurements
4.8 x 4.0 x 3.3 cm (whole object)
Alternative title(s)
Prince Edward of Wales (later King Edward VIII).
Photograph of Prince Edward of Wales in a sailor suit by W&D Downey.
Place of Production
St Petersburg [Russia]
