Faberge Hardstone and Jewelled Elephant Figurine, Provenance Sotheby's
Rare Faberge hardstone and jewelled elephant, depicted standing, with downward trunk, with gem set eyes, incised Faberge to foot, a/f, height 2.17 in. and length 2.56 in. Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, 22/04/76, lot 83, then by family descent similar:…
Hardstone Muscovy Duck Figure with Chalcedony and Jasper Features
Wonderful hardstone figure of Muscovy duck, with chalcedony body, jasper neck and crocidolite tail feathers mounted paste eyes and gilt feet, length 2.68 in. Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, lot 558, 6th Sept 1979, then family descent note: identical…
19th Century Gold and Hardstone Vesta Case, Possibly Russian
A gold and hardstone vesta case, 19th century, possibly Russian, set with gold flecked quartz and black stone, with milled striker to base. Height 2.44 in., width 1.34 in., depth 0.47 in. Provenance: The Estate of the Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin Am,…
Rare Russian Hardstone Balalaika Player Figurine
Rare Russian hardstone figure of Balalaika player, with rhodonite head and hands, sapphire eyes, labradorite body, lapis lazuli pants, white quartz sock and purpurin lapti shoes, seated on a banded agate bench, incised to base, a/f (replaced balalaika), he
Faberge-style Rose Quartz Frog with Garnet Eyes
Russian carved hardstone (rose quartz) miniature of a frog well carved charming miniature in the manner of Faberge, the eyes inset with cabochon cut green garnets set in gold collets