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Henrik Immanuel Wigström (1862-1923)
Frame with an enamelled view of Sandringham Church c. 1908
Nephrite, gold, half pearls, sepia enamel, ivory | 4.7 x 7.8 x 3.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40494
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Although much smaller than the frame with a view of Sandringham House, this complements it in both the choice of materials and the technique of the sepia enamelled view. The royal family has worshipped at the parish church of St Mary Magdalene, Sandringham since King Edward VII, as Prince of Wales, purchased the estate in 1863. This frame was purchased by Earl Howe (1861–1929), from Fabergé's London branch on 24 December 1908 for £35, and was almost certainly a Christmas present for Queen Alexandra that same year. Lord Howe served as Queen Alexandra’s Lord Chamberlain from 1903 to 1925.
Mark of Henrik Wigström; gold mark of 56 zolotniks
Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal CollectionProvenance
Bought by Earl Howe from Faberge's London branch, 24 December 1908 for £35; presumed to have been given to King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Nephrite, gold, half pearls, sepia enamel, ivory
Measurements
4.7 x 7.8 x 3.0 cm (whole object)
Place of Production
St Petersburg [Russia]
