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Erik August Kollin (1836-1901)
Terrestrial globe before 1896
Rock crystal, gold and silver-gilt | 10.5 x 6.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40484
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This globe was made in the workshop of Erik Kollin, Carl Fabergé’s first Head Workmaster. It was purchased by Tsar Nicholas II on 31 December 1897 for 350 roubles and was subsequently owned by Prince Vladimir Galitzine, from whom Queen Mary purchased it on 16 December 1928. The rock crystal globe is geographically correct and swivels within its mounts.
Mark of Erik Kollin; gold mark of 56 zolotniks and silver mark of 88 zolotniks (before 1896); Fabergé in Cyrillic characters
Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal CollectionProvenance
Bought by Tsar Nicholas II, 1897 then to the collection of Prince Vladimir Galitzine, from whom bought by Queen Mary, 1928
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Medium and techniques
Rock crystal, gold and silver-gilt
Measurements
10.5 x 6.0 cm (whole object)
Place of Production
St Petersburg [Russia]
