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BROOCH WITH MINIATURES OF NICHOLAS II AND ALEXANDRA
BROOCH WITH MINIATURES OF NICHOLAS II AND ALEXANDRA
11.241
Fabergé (Firm)
1894-1896
The two unsigned oval miniatures of Nicholas II and Alexandra are each set in a gold oval frame with rose cut diamonds. Above, linking the two miniatures is a lover's knot in diamonds, and below...
BOX
BOX
11.242
Unknown (Goldsmith)
20th Century
The oval box is hinged. It is plain on the top and bottom which are set with pieces of goldstone. There is a narrow band around the body decorated with varied chased motifs of stylized flower...
FRAME WITH PHOTOGRAPH OF ALEXANDRA FEODOROVNA
FRAME WITH PHOTOGRAPH OF ALEXANDRA FEODOROVNA
11.243
Cartier (Firm)
c. 1955
The rectangular frame has a border of two plain edges with vertical reeding between them. An irregular panel on each lower corner has a background of dark blue enamel. To each is attached a piece...
PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL
PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL
11.244
Jo Davidson (Artist)
1945
An Inaugural medal of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. On the obverse is a profile portrait of President Roosevelt facing to the right. He is wearing a Navy cape and a bow tie. This is surrounded by an...
CARTOUCHE-SHAPED BOX
CARTOUCHE-SHAPED BOX
11.245
Sandoz (Firm)
late 19th-early 20th Century
A small cartouche shaped box which is hinged. It is made from soft glass. The glass lid has a design of straight lines which imitates a shell. The glass is set in gold which forms the edge and...
VINAIGRETTE
VINAIGRETTE
11.246
Unknown
ca. 1810
The top and bottom of the vinaigrette are each made of an oval piece of smoky quartz. Each is faceted around the beveled edge. The rim and hinge are made in gold with the upper rim engraved and...
CIGARETTE BOX
CIGARETTE BOX
11.247
Cartier (Firm)
c. 1930
On the cover, an oval carved intaglio in red agate depicts Hyllus attacking Eurytheus. This scene is framed by a narrow black enamel band with a tiny diamond at both the top and the bottom. At...
COMPACT AND LIPSTICK CASE
COMPACT AND LIPSTICK CASE
11.248
Cartier (Firm)
ca. 1920
This Cartier piece serves both practical and decorative purposes. The lipstick case and compact are both enameled in black and white with lapis lazuli and diamond accents. Each component...
BOX (BONBONNIÈRE)
BOX (BONBONNIÈRE)
11.25.1-2
J. G. Rémond (Attributed to)
c. 1790
A round box with a detachable lid. In the center of the cover is a miniature which shows a young woman in half-length, holding a small dog in her left arm. She wears a striped head scarf fastened...
EGG
EGG
11.26.1
Unknown (Jeweler)
c. 1884
The egg is made in gold openwork with elaborate scrolls, which are engraved, and have details picked out in royal blue enamel. The blue and gold is emphasized by a red silk lining seen through the...
PERFUME BOTTLE
PERFUME BOTTLE
11.26.2-3
Unknown
unknown
The egg is made in gold openwork with elaborate scrolls which are engraved and have details picked out in royal blue enamel. The blue and gold is emphasized by a red silk lining seen through the...
CIGAR CUTTER
CIGAR CUTTER
11.27
Cartier (Firm)
ca. 1911
The cigar cutter is shaped somewhat like a pair of scissors. Outlining the handles and the blade is a narrow band of white enamel dots enclosing an area covered with bright green enamel. The tip...