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CROSS
CROSS
11.37
Unknown
19th c.
The arms of the cross are set with beautiful Siberian amethysts and surrounded by a row of pearls. Between each amethyst are two diamonds. At top is a simulated imperial crown also in amethysts,...
CHALICE
CHALICE
11.38
Unknown (Goldsmith)
1824
An overall repoussé and chased foliate scroll design on a stippled ground decorates the cup of this chalice. A row of diamonds betwen two rows of rubies separates this ornament from the plain...
SNUFFBOX WITH MINIATURES OF NICHOLAS I AND ALEXANDRA FEDOROVNA
SNUFFBOX WITH MINIATURES OF NICHOLAS I AND ALEXANDRA FEDOROVNA
11.39
Firm of Keibel (Jeweler)
ca. 1826
Miniatures of Nicholas I and his wife Alexandra Feodorovna, framed in diamonds and chased gold, are mounted on a cobalt blue transparent enamel ground. A motif of leaf scrolls in red, green, and...
COIN
COIN
11.41
Unknown
1830
On front is a Russian double headed eagle with the three crowns of Russia, the globe and sceptre and the coats of arms. On reverse are inscriptions.
MILITARY PRESENTATION CUP
MILITARY PRESENTATION CUP
11.42.1-3
Johann Christian Barbé (Jeweler)
1834
This gold military cup is typical of Russian neoclassicism in the 1830s. The handle of the cup's lid is carved in minute detail to resemble the plumed helmet (derived from a Roman model) of the...
BOX WITH MINIATURE OF NICHOLAS I
BOX WITH MINIATURE OF NICHOLAS I
11.43
Carl Ekqvist (Jeweler)
c. 1853
The box's curved shape, typical of the rococo revival style of the mid-XIX century, is decorated with an allover chased and engraved scroll design that is intermingled with flowers and leaves. The...
CORONATION MEDAL
CORONATION MEDAL
11.44
G. Hanneman (Maker)
1856
On obverse is head of Alexander II facing to the right and with inscription. On reverse is the double headed eagle with three imperial crowns and coat of arms and inscription.
BOX WITH MINIATURE OF ALEXANDER II
BOX WITH MINIATURE OF ALEXANDER II
11.45
Alois Gustav Rockstuhl (Miniaturist)
1858
Box is decorated with rococo scrolls and a stone ground interspersed on the cover in enamel with two cupids in blue enamel, on sides flowers, baskets, etc. in blue enamel and birds in red. On...
BOX WITH MINIATURE OF ALEXANDER II
BOX WITH MINIATURE OF ALEXANDER II
11.47
Alois Gustav Rockstuhl (Miniaturist)
c. 1870
An allover design of bunches of grapes with leaves, vines, and tendrils in cobalt blue champlevé enamel covers the entire surface area around the portrait. The miniature of Alexander II is bust...
HORSE TOOTH, ONE OF TWO
HORSE TOOTH, ONE OF TWO
11.51.1
Unknown (Jeweler)
1899
Tooth of the horse Smikey mounted in gold horseshoe and set with tiny diamonds. Smikey was the first of the Lazarev horses to win the English Derby 1899. Name of horse is engraved in the tooth and...
HORSE TOOTH, ONE OF TWO
HORSE TOOTH, ONE OF TWO
11.51.1
Unknown (Jeweler)
1899
Tooth of the horse Smikey mounted in gold horseshoe and set with tiny diamonds. Smikey was the first of the Lazarev horses to win the English Derby 1899. Name of horse is engraved in the tooth and...
HORSE TOOTH, ONE OF TWO
HORSE TOOTH, ONE OF TWO
11.51.1
Unknown (Jeweler)
1899
Tooth of the horse Smikey mounted in gold horseshoe and set with tiny diamonds. Smikey was the first of the Lazarev horses to win the English Derby 1899. Name of horse is engraved in the tooth and...