Diamond, Gold Brooch, Faberge
- Class
- Brooch
- Maker / Artist
- Faberge
Catalogue description
The Romanov double eagle brooch features mine-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.50 carat, framed by rose-cut diamonds, set in 14k gold. Marked AT for workmaster Alfred Thielemann, assay-master A. Richter, St. Petersburg 1899 - 1917. Gross weight 10.70 grams. Dimensions: 1-5/8 inches x 1-1/4 inches
Condition: Good. The brooch is designed of the Romanov Royal Crest. The brooch is completed by post and c-closure with indecipherable scratched inventory number. Several diamonds have cavities or chips on the surface with minor signs of repair.
Alfred Thielemann, date of birth unknown, died between 1908 - 1910 was active as a jeweler for Faberge from 1880.
Fabergé: Carl Faberge grew up working for his father's jewelry business in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 1872, Faberge took control of the company. A master goldsmith, Faberge drew inspiration from the fabulous collections housed at the Hermitage museum. He was appointed jeweler to the Imperial Court, where he achieved his greatest fame, fabricating 50 jeweled Imperial Easter eggs between 1885 and 1916. His patrons included worldwide royalty and the social elite of the era. His jewelry designs and sculptures captivated the world. Faberge fled Russia in 1917 following the October Revolution. He died in Switzerland in 1920, leaving behind a legacy for unparalleled technical mastery of metalwork. Faberge's company continues to create lavishly detailed jewelry and art objects utilizing the techniques and tools reminiscent of the originals from St. Petersburg.
