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Fabergé
Frame with a photograph of King George V 1896 - 1908
Three-colour gold, guilloché enamel, half pearls, ivory | 4.1 x 4.0 x 3.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 9056
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Circular strut frame of red gold with pale blue sunburst guilloché enamel, mounts of foliate and floral swags and garlands, pierced ribbon cresting. The bezel bordered by half- pearls with inset photograph of King George V.
The photograph of King George V is by Downey and dates from 1911. It shows the King wearing the uniform of Admiral of the Fleet and a greatcoat, and wearing the Order of the Garter. Like most of Fabergé’s frames, the back is fitted with a panel of ivory and a gold strut. The frame formed part of Queen Mary’s collection.
Gold mark of 56 zolotniks (1896-1908); Fabergé in Cyrillic charactersProvenance
Queen Mary's collection
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Creator(s)
(jeweller)(photographer)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Three-colour gold, guilloché enamel, half pearls, ivory
Measurements
4.1 x 4.0 x 3.9 cm (whole object)
Alternative title(s)
King George V.
Place of Production
St Petersburg [Russia]
