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Mikhail Perkhin (1860-1903)

Segmental-shaped box before 1896

Nephrite box mounted with gold, rose diamonds and a cabochon ruby | 2.5 x 3.6 x 3.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40154

Description

Segmental shaped box of nephrite, the lid set with fleur-de-lys motif

Mark of Michael Perchin; gold mark of 56 zolotniks (before 1896)

Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal Collection

Provenance

Bought by Tsarina Marie Feodorovna, 12 January 1898 (150 roubles); by whom given to Queen Alexandra
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

Nephrite box mounted with gold, rose diamonds and a cabochon ruby

nephrite, diamond, ruby, yellow gold

cabochon, rose cut

Measurements

2.5 x 3.6 x 3.8 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Fabergé
Object type(s)
containers
boxes
Places

Place of Production

St Petersburg [Russia]

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