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Fabergé

Swallow c. 1907

Obsidian, quartzite, rose diamonds, gold | 2.5 x 6.4 x 1.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40286

Description

A swallow in obsidian and quartzite with rose cut diamond eyes and chased gold legs and feet. This carefully observed carving of a swallow replicates the distinctive markings of the bird in obsidian and white quartzite.

Text adapted from Fabergé's Animals: A Royal Farm in Miniature

Provenance

Commissioned by King Edward VII, 1907 (the Sandringham Commission)
People involved

Creator(s)

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(jeweller)

Commissioner(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Obsidian, quartzite, rose diamonds, gold

obsidian, quartzite, diamond, gold

carved, rose cut, chased

Measurements

2.5 x 6.4 x 1.6 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Fabergé
Object type(s)
visual works
bibelots
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Birds
Passeres
Swallows

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