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Erik August Kollin (1836-1901)
Egg-shaped cup 1896 - 1901
Rock crystal, gold, rose diamonds, cabochon rubies, moonstone | 11.1 x 4.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40181
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A cup and cover in the antique style, the finial of a carved moonstone in the form of Minerva’s head. The foot is enamelled with the letters X.B for Christoss Voskress (Christ is risen). The cup was specifically intended to be used for the traditional presentation of an egg on Easter morning. It was produced in the workshop of Erik Kollin (1836-1901), who specialised in revivalist pieces in gold.
Mark of Erik Kollin; gold mark of 56 zolotniks (1896-1908); Fabergé in Cyrillic characters
Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal CollectionProvenance
Probably acquired by Queen Alexandra; in the Royal Collection by 1953
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Creator(s)
(workmaster)(jeweller)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Rock crystal, gold, rose diamonds, cabochon rubies, moonstone
Measurements
11.1 x 4.5 cm (whole object)
Place of Production
St Petersburg [Russia]
