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Each fork has four tines. The handle is composed of two intertwined stems, crossed at an angle below to form an open lozenge, flanked by chased scrolled leaves. Ending above in curved leaves which...

FORK FROM THE YUSUPOV BYZANTINE SERVICE, ONE OF TWELVE

Cat. no.: 2018.8.9

Artist: Alexandre Gueyton (Silversmith)

Date: c. 1857

Each fork has four tines. The handle is composed of two intertwined stems, crossed at an angle below to form an open lozenge, flanked by chased scrolled leaves. Ending above in curved leaves which...

BUST OF VOLTAIRE

Cat. no.: 2019.5

Artist: Jean-Antoine Houdon (Artist)

Date: 19th Century

The bronze portrait bust depicts the celebrated French philosopher and writer François-Marie Arouet, who is best known by his nom de plume, Voltaire. The sculpture is a cast bronze version of the...

TUREEN WITH LID AND STAND FROM THE YUSUPOV BYZANTINE SERVICE

Cat. no.: 2019.6.1-3

Artist: Alexandre Gueyton (Silversmith)

Date: c. 1857

The two-handled covered circular tureen is carved with bands of scrolls, flowers, and fruit on a matte ground enclosing panels within beaded borders. The shaped handles are decorated with openwork...

KETTLE AND STAND FROM A SERVICE MADE FOR GRAND DUCHESS EKATERINA MIKHAILOVNA OF RUSSIA

Cat. no.: 2020.1.1-5

Artist: François-Désirée Froment-Meurice (Silversmith)

Date: 1848-1851

The large silver kettle is decorated with shell motifs and foliage against an engraved net background. The fluted collar bears the beaded monogram 'EM' under the Russian Imperial crown. The handle...

TRAY FROM A SERVICE MADE FOR GRAND DUCHESS EKATERINA MIKHAILOVNA OF RUSSIA

Cat. no.: 2020.1.6

Artist: François-Désirée Froment-Meurice (Silversmith)

Date: 1848-1851

The monumental rectangular tray with scalloped borders and scroll-shaped handles is decorated with bands of flowers, clusters of grapes, geometric patterns, and rocaille motifs. A large monogram...

FRAME WITH MINIATURE OF MARJORIE MERRIWEATHER POST

Cat. no.: 21.111.1

Artist: Cartier (Firm)

Date: 1938

The rectangular agate frame has an inner border of light blue enamel on gold. There are two stepped feet in lapis lazuli. The miniature is a bust of Marjorie Merriweather Post facing left and is...

FRAME WITH MINIATURE OF NEDENIA HUTTON AS A BABY

Cat. no.: 21.112.1

Artist: Cartier (Firm)

Date: c. 1933

The rectangular frame has an arch in the center top and cutbacks at the corners. The oval inner frame is in gold with a lover's knot at the top set with turquoise resembling flowers and there is a...

FRAME WITH MINIATURE OF ADELAIDE RIGGS

Cat. no.: 21.114.1

Artist: Cartier (Firm)

Date: 1938

The outer rectangular frame is made of banded agate and has an inner frame in gold and red enamel. The miniature is of Mrs. Riggs. She is shown half length, facing forward with her body turned to...

FRAME WITH MINIATURE OF NEDENIA HUTTON

Cat. no.: 21.115.1

Artist: Cartier (Firm)

Date: 1938

The rectangular frame is made in moss agate and has an inner frame in gold decorated with dark blue enamel and set at intervals with ornaments with coral and diamonds. The miniature is a...

FRAME WITH MINIATURE OF MARJORIE MERRIWEATHER POST

Cat. no.: 21.119.1

Artist: Cartier (Firm)

Date: c. 1930

The main part of the frame is an upright rectangle made in gold with a red and white enamel decoration in a stepped motif. At either side is a rectangular gold piece set with tiny rubies. The base...

ASHTRAY

Cat. no.: 21.160

Artist: Cartier (Firm)

Date: c. 1935

The round jade bowl has three legs in silver gilt decorated with stripes of dark blue enamel. Each leg is attached to the bowl with a tiny cabochon ruby and each foot has a tiny cabochon on the...