Many Russian Easters were celebrated with Imperial monogramed eggs as the royals were very involved with both the religious celebrations of Easter and the family traditions. Fabergé eggs were jeweled eggs created by Peter Carl Fabergé and his company in Russia from 1885 to 1917. The most famous of the eggs are the ones made for the Russian Tsars, Alexander III and Nicholas II, as Easter gifts for their wives and mothers, often called the ‘Imperial’ Fabergé eggs. The House of Fabergé made about 50 eggs and 43 have survived. Another two were planned for Easter 1918, but because of the Russian Revolution were not delivered. After the Revolution, the Fabergé family left Russia and the Fabergé trademark has been sold several times since then. Several companies have sold Easter egg merchandise using the Fabergé name. The trademark is now owned by Fabergé Limited, which makes egg-themed jewelry.
1800s Late – 1900s Early Imperial Faberge Easter Eggs.
1896 Sainted Prince Vladimir. Porcelain egg. Oval medallion on a golden background depicts Vladimir-wearing crown, a red mantle, and holding a cross. 1890-1900s Porcelain Easter Egg. Inscription “Christ is risen!”. The Kornilov Brothers Factory, St Petersburg. Via Hermitage Museum Faberge Easter Egg, Russia.1910-1917 ca. Easter Egg Bearing Cross of St George. Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg Porcelain, stencil printing, white enamel, gilding, 8.3 cm high. Cherry-red background, Order of St George, Greek cross with saint on horse. Faberge Easter Egg, Russia.1883-1894 ca. Easter Egg with Monogram of Emperor Alexander III. Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg, Russia. Porcelain, colored glaze, etched, decorated with toned gilding. Gilded monogram AII for Alexander III. Faberge Easter Egg, Russia.20th Century Early Hanging Faberge Easter Egg. via Heritage Museum.20th Century Early Easter Egg. Side 1. The Resurrection of Christ. The Descent into Limbo. Side 2. The Most Orthodox Prince St. Vladimir. Made By Lukutin Factory Russia. Papier-mache and silk, painted in oil gilded and lacquered.1800s Late – 1900s Early Imperial Faberge Easter Eggs. #Faberge #Easter #Russia. https://books2read.com/suziloveEaster Click To Tweet
1900s Early Gorgeous Faberge Egg Pendants From Russia.
1890s Gold Faberge Easter Egg Pendant, Russia. Made by Michail Perchin. via hermitagemuseum.org1890s Pendant Shaped like an Amphora. The Fabergé firm, St Petersburg. hermitagemuseum.org1890 ca. Diamond and sapphire egg pendant by Fabergé. via bonhams.com19th-20th Century Fabergé Miniature Easter Egg Pendant. Gold, sapphires, emerald, ruby, via vmfa.museum19th-20th Century Faberge Miniature Easter Egg Pendant. Silver, gilt, emerald. via vmfa.museum. 1900 ca. Miniature Faberge Egg Pendant By Henrik Wigstrom, St. Petersburg. Body with white opaque and translucent green enamel sections surrounding four pink circular rose-cut diamond and enamelled panels. via Bonhams Auctions. 1900s Early Gorgeous Faberge Egg Pendants Made In Russia. 1. #Faberge #Easter #Russia #Jewelry https://books2read.com/suziloveEaster Click To Tweet
The name Faberge is associated with the Russian Imperial family for whom most of the world’s most famous eggs were created. In 1870, Faberge inherited his father’s jewelry business and quickly became known for his brilliant designs. A display of his work and the gold medal he was awarded in Moscow’s Pan-Russian Exhibition of 1882 brought him to the attention of the Russian nobility.
In 1885, Faberge was commissioned by Tsar Alexander III of Russia to create an Easter egg for his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna. This became known as The Hen Egg, the first Imperial Faberge Egg, and is made of gold. The Empress was so happy with the gift that Alexander appointed Fabergé a ‘Goldsmith by Special Appointment to the Imperial Crown’ and the following year commissioned another egg. From then on, Faberge was given complete freedom with future Imperial designs which become even more elaborate every year. A famous Fabergé egg is one of sixty eight jeweled eggs made by Fabergé and his assistants for the Russian Tzars and private collectors between 1885 and 1917.
After the Russian Revolution, the House of Faberge was nationalized by the Bolsheviks and the Faberge family fled to Switzerland where Peter Carl Faberge died in 1920. Several of the Faberge Imperial eggs are still missing.
Lillies Of The Valley Egg.
A crystal egg with rose quartz and gold. 1910 Colonnade Faberge Egg. Presented by Nicholas II to Czarina Alexandra Fyodorovna. Inherited by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and remains in the Royal Collection, London.1909 Standart Yacht Egg. Presented by Tzar Nicholas II to his wife, Tzarina Alexandra Fyodorovna. Gold, diamonds, pearls, lapis lazuli, crystal. Made under supervision of Peter Carl Fabergé and one of few imperial Fabergé eggs to have never left Russia. Kept in Kremlin Armory Museum, Moscow.1908 Aleksandr Palace Faberge Egg. Made for Nicholas II as a gift to his wife. It contains five portraits of Czar Nicholas’s children. Inside the egg is a tiny detailed replica of Aleksandr Palace, the Imperial Family’s favorite residence. via Moscow Kremlin Armory.1900. Trans-Siberian Railway Imperial Surprise Faberge Easter Egg. Made for Tzar Nicholas to give to his wife, Alexandra Fyodorvna, to commemorate the construction of the Grand Siberian Railway. Map of Russia is engraved with the route of the railway. Gold, platinum, partly-gilt silver, rose-cut diamonds, ruby, onyx, crystal glass, wood, silk, velvet, enamel on guilloché ground, and filigree enamel. Egg height 26 cm, Train length 39.8 cm, Wagon height 2.6 cm. via The Moscow Kremlin State Historical and Cultural Museum and Heritage Site.1900 Trans-Siberian Railway Imperial Surprise Faberge Easter Egg. Made for Tzar Nicholas to give to his wife, Alexandra Fyodorvna, to commemorate the construction of the Grand Siberian Railway. Map of Russia is engraved with the route of the railway.1898 Lilies Of The Valley Imperial Faberge Easter Egg. An imperial Easter egg presented by Nicholas II to his wife, Empress Alexandra Fiodorovna, for Easter 1898. Made by Michael Perchin. Gold, diamonds, rubies and enamel. 20 cm high opened. From The Fabergé firm, St Petersburg made by Michael Perchin. Gold, diamonds, rubies and enamel. Height is 20 cm opened. Via Collection of the Fund ‘The Link of Times’.1900s Early Gorgeous Faberge Eggs From Russia. 4. #Easter #Faberge #Russia https://books2read.com/suziloveEaster Click To Tweet
1900s Early Gorgeous Faberge Egg Pendants Made In Russia. 2.
The name Faberge is associated with the Russian Imperial family for whom most of the world’s most famous eggs were created. In 1870, Faberge inherited his father’s jewelry business and quickly became known for his brilliant designs. A display of his work and the gold medal he was awarded in Moscow’s Pan-Russian Exhibition of 1882 brought him to the attention of the Russian nobility.
In 1885, Faberge was commissioned by Tsar Alexander III of Russia to create an Easter egg for his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna. This became known as The Hen Egg, the first Imperial Faberge Egg, and is made of gold. The Empress was so happy with the gift that Alexander appointed Fabergé a ‘Goldsmith by Special Appointment to the Imperial Crown’ and the following year commissioned another egg. From then on, Faberge was given complete freedom with future Imperial designs which become even more elaborate every year. A famous Fabergé egg is one of sixty eight jeweled eggs made by Fabergé and his assistants for the Russian Tzars and private collectors between 1885 and 1917.
After the Russian Revolution, the House of Faberge was nationalized by the Bolsheviks and the Faberge family fled to Switzerland where Peter Carl Faberge died in 1920. Several of the Faberge Imperial eggs are still missing.
1903 Blue Faberge Easter Egg Pendant. Blue enamel and gold with cabochon moonstone and rose diamonds. Mark of Michael Perkhin Faberge Easter Egg, Russia.1903 Green Faberge Easter Egg pendant. Bowenite set in gold mount and band set with rose diamonds.1900s Early Faberge Egg Pendant, European. Gold with emerald green guilloche enamel and six bezel set diamonds with a hinged bail. Marked 18k Faberge. via Garth’s Auctioneers and Appraisers.1900s Early Faberge Easter Egg Pendant, Russia. By August Hollming. via Bonhams.com1899-1908 ca. Striped Faberge gold, guilloché enamel pendant Egg. Made by Henrik Wigstrom. Translucent-white blue and red enamel sections representing the Russian national colors. Via bonhams.com1903 Blue guilloche enamel and rose diamonds Easter Egg pendant. Made by Michael Perkhin. via Royal Collection, London, U.K. royalcollection.org.uk1900s Early Gorgeous Faberge Egg Pendants Made In Russia. 2. #Faberge #EasterEgg #Russia https://books2read.com/suziloveEaster Click To Tweet
1900-1910 ca. Various antique Russian gold, enamel, jeweled and hardstone miniature egg pendants. bonhams.com The name Faberge is associated with the Russian Imperial family for whom most of the world’s most famous eggs were created. In 1870, Faberge inherited his father’s jewelry business and quickly became known for his brilliant designs. A display of his work and the gold medal he was awarded in Moscow’s Pan-Russian Exhibition of 1882 brought him to the attention of the Russian nobility.
The name Faberge is associated with the Russian Imperial family for whom most of the world’s most famous eggs were created. In 1870, Faberge inherited his father’s jewelry business and quickly became known for his brilliant designs. A display of his work and the gold medal he was awarded in Moscow’s Pan-Russian Exhibition of 1882 brought him to the attention of the Russian nobility. In 1885, Faberge was commissioned by Tsar Alexander III of Russia to create an Easter egg for his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna. This became known as The Hen Egg, the first Imperial Faberge Egg, and is made of gold. The Empress was so happy with the gift that Alexander appointed Fabergé a ‘Goldsmith by Special Appointment to the Imperial Crown’ and the following year commissioned another egg. From then on, Faberge was given complete freedom with future Imperial designs which become even more elaborate every year. A famous Fabergé egg is one of sixty eight jeweled eggs made by Fabergé and his assistants for the Russian Tzars and private collectors between 1885 and 1917. After the Russian Revolution, the House of Faberge was nationalized by the Bolsheviks and the Faberge family fled to Switzerland where Peter Carl Faberge died in 1920. Several of the Faberge Imperial eggs are still missing.
1900 Friendship, or, Hoof #Faberge #Easter Egg. Presented by Tzarina Alexandra to one of her friends. Red gold bowenite, diamonds, rubies and pearls. Faberge Easter Egg, Russia.
1900 Friendship, or, Hoof Faberge Egg. Presented by Tzarina Alexandra to one of her friends. Red gold bowenite, diamonds, rubies and pearls.
1906 Swan Imperial Faberge Surprise Easter Egg. Commissioned by Tzar Nicholas II to give to the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna for her 40th wedding anniversary. Faberge Easter Egg, Russia.
1906 Swan Imperial Faberge Surprise Easter Egg. Commissioned by Tzar Nicholas II to give to the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna for her 40th wedding anniversary.
1916 Steel Military Surprise Easter Egg. Gift from Nicholas II to his wife Tzaritsa Alexandra Fyodorovna. Surprise is a miniature painting on an easel of the Tzarin planning with his generals in field. Faberge Easter Egg, Russia.
The name Faberge is associated with the Russian Imperial family for whom most of the world’s most famous eggs were created. In 1870, Faberge inherited his father’s jewelry business and quickly became known for his brilliant designs. A display of his work and the gold medal he was awarded in Moscow’s Pan-Russian Exhibition of 1882 brought him to the attention of the Russian nobility.
In 1885, Faberge was commissioned by Tsar Alexander III of Russia to create an Easter egg for his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna. This became known as The Hen Egg, the first Imperial Faberge Egg, and is made of gold. The Empress was so happy with the gift that Alexander appointed Fabergé a ‘Goldsmith by Special Appointment to the Imperial Crown’ and the following year commissioned another egg. From then on, Faberge was given complete freedom with future Imperial designs which become even more elaborate every year. A famous Fabergé egg is one of sixty eight jeweled eggs made by Fabergé and his assistants for the Russian Tzars and private collectors between 1885 and 1917.
After the Russian Revolution, the House of Faberge was nationalized by the Bolsheviks and the Faberge family fled to Switzerland where Peter Carl Faberge died in 1920. Several of the Faberge Imperial eggs are still missing.
1900 Cockerel Faberge Easter Egg, or, Cuckoo Clock Egg was given by Tsar Nicholas II to Empress Maria Feodoronova. Mechanism on top rear enables its bird to come out and move. The egg is part of the Viktor Vekselberg Collection, owned by The Link of Times Foundation, and housed in the Fabergé Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Faberge Easter Egg, Russia.
1900 Imperial Cockerel Faberge Easter Egg, or, Cuckoo Clock Egg was given by Tsar Nicholas II to Empress Maria Feodoronova. Mechanism on top rear enables its bird to come out and move. The egg is part of the Viktor Vekselberg Collection, owned by The Link of Times Foundation, and housed in the Fabergé Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Faberge Easter Egg, Russia. Suzi Love suzilove.com
1912 Imperial Napoleonic Faberge Surprise Egg. Made by Henrik Emanuel Wigström, miniatures by Vassily Ivanovich Zuiev. Gold, guilloch enamel, rose-cut diamond, platinum, gold, ivory, gouache, velvet, silk. For Tsar Nicholas II Alexandrovich Romanov to give to Empress Maria Feodorovna. via suzilove.com and Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org
1912 Imperial Napoleonic Faberge Surprise Egg. Open View. Made by Henrik Emanuel Wigström, miniatures by Vassily Ivanovich Zuiev. Gold, guilloche enamel, rose-cut diamond, platinum, gold, ivory, gouache, velvet, silk. For Tsar Nicholas II Alexandrovich Romanov to give to Empress Maria Feodorovna. via Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A.1912 Imperial Napoleonic Faberge Surprise Egg. Made by Henrik Emanuel Wigström, miniatures by Vassily Ivanovich Zuiev. Gold, guilloch enamel, rose-cut diamond, platinum, gold, ivory, gouache, velvet, silk. For Tsar Nicholas II Alexandrovich Romanov to give to Empress Maria Feodorovna. via suzilove.com and Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org1900s Early Gorgeous Faberge Eggs From Russia. 2. #Easter #Faberge #Russia. https://books2read.com/suziloveEaster Click To Tweet
1840-1880 ca. Burgundy and White Silk Jacket, Russian. #Romantic #Fashion #Russia via suzilove.com and Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org
1840-1880 ca. Burgundy and White Jacket, Russian. Silk, metal, and cotton. Brooklyn Museum Costume via suzilove.com and Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org
1840-1880 ca. Burgundy and White Jacket, Russian. Silk, metal, and cotton. Brooklyn Museum Costume via suzilove.com and Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org
1840-1880 ca. Burgundy and White Jacket, Russian. Silk, metal, and cotton. Brooklyn Museum Costume via suzilove.com and Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org
1840-1880 ca. Burgundy and White Jacket, Russian. Silk, metal, and cotton. Brooklyn Museum Costume via suzilove.com and Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org
1840-1880 ca. Burgundy and White Jacket, Russian. Silk, metal, and cotton. Brooklyn Museum Costume via suzilove.com and Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org
1840-1880 ca. Burgundy and White Jacket, Russian. Silk, metal, and cotton. Brooklyn Museum Costume via suzilove.com and Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org
1795 ca. Traveling Desk, Russian.Ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid mahogany, ebony and ebonized traveling desk, in the manner of Heinrich Gambs. sothebys.com suzilove.com
1775-1777 ca. Snuffbox With Medallion, Russian. Made by Johann Baltasar Gass St Petersburg, Russia. Gold, silver, cut diamonds; chased, engraved and pounced. via liveinternet.ru
1775-1777 ca. Snuffbox With Medallion, Russian. Made by Johann Baltasar Gass St Petersburg, Russia. Gold, silver, cut diamonds; chased, engraved and pounced. via liveinternet.ru
18th Century Snuff Boxes. Not only were boxes made to serve a purpose, but decorative boxes of all types were prized, especially in the 18th Century when everything decorative and extravagant was in vogue and taking a pinch of snuff was fashionable. Snuff is made from ground or pulverized tobacco leaves and is sniffed from a pinch of snuff placed on the back of the hand. Flavorings were added to the tobacco to give a fast hit of nicotine and a lasting scent. Snuff began in the Americas and was used in Europe by the 17th Century.
Snuff became popular from the mid 1600s to the mid 1800s and was more popular than smoking. Inhaling snuff, or snuffing, was first seen by a European missionary in 1493 in Christopher Columbus’s new world within Haiti’s indigenous Taino. Until then, tobacco had been unknown to Europeans, but its use spread quickly throughout Europe during the 1500s. By the second half of the 17th century, ornate boxes started being produced to keep the precious powder dry and an entire industry making accessories blossomed around the fashion of taking snuff. Noblemen, and some women, carried extravagantly decorated snuff boxes with them at all times and would offer a pinch of their own particular blend to friends and family. Therefore, these boxes were always on display and so it became a competition to see who could have the most bejeweled or expensive box possible.
1775-1777 ca. Gold, Silver and Cut Diamonds Snuffbox With Medallion, Russian. #Georgian #Antiques #Russia
