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Henrik Immanuel Wigström (1862-1923)
Penguin 1896 - 1908
Chalcedony, gold, rose diamonds | 5.4 x 3.5 x 2.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40285
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A penguin, carved in vari-coloured grey chalcedony with head turned left, rose diamond eyes and chased red gold feet.
Queen Alexandra purchased ‘penguins agate orletz’ from the London branch of Fabergé on 13 November 1911. The penguin was a model which Cartier also produced as part of their range of hardstone animals, inspired by Fabergé.
Mark of Henrik Wigström; gold mark 72 zolotniks (1896-1908)
Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal CollectionProvenance
Bought by Queen Alexandra from Fabergé's London Branch, 13 November 1911 (£21 10s.)
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Creator(s)
(jeweller)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Chalcedony, gold, rose diamonds
Measurements
5.4 x 3.5 x 2.7 cm (whole object)
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Place of Production
St Petersburg [Russia]
