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CANDELABRA, ONE OF TWO

CANDELABRA, ONE OF TWO

Cat. no.: 21.102.2

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: late 19th Century

The candelabra has a lower part which is designed as a column resting on a tall pentagonal base. This is veneered in malachite with two brass bands, one at the top and one at the bottom of the...

CIGAR BOX

CIGAR BOX

Cat. no.: 21.105

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: ca. 1900

The rectangular box is lined with cedar. The exterior is covered with a checkerboard design composed of squares of malachite and lapis lazuli. The box is hinged.

FRAME WITH ENGRAVING OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER III AND HIS FAMILY

FRAME WITH ENGRAVING OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER III AND HIS FAMILY

Cat. no.: 21.107

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: late 19th Century

The frame is made of malachite which is mounted between two narrow gilt metal rims. The rims are stamped with a design of pointed leaves and dots. There is an inner frame of gilt wood. The back is...

CANDLESTICK, ONE OF TWO

CANDLESTICK, ONE OF TWO

Cat. no.: 21.175.1

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: mid 19th-19th Century

The bloodstone portion of the candlestick consists of a slender column with a projecting round section near the lower part, this whole resting on a steeped tripod bloodstone base with one edge...

CANDLESTICK, ONE OF TWO

CANDLESTICK, ONE OF TWO

Cat. no.: 21.175.2

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: mid 19th-19th Century

The bloodstone portion of the candlestick consists of a slender column with a projecting round section near the lower part, this whole resting on a steeped tripod bloodstone base with one edge...

SEAL

SEAL

Cat. no.: 21.214

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: mid 19th-late 19th Century

The shape of the seal is that of a Russian weight, or pud, with a ring handle on top. The sides and the ring are highly polished but not decorated. The bottom part resembles a large ball.

SEAL

SEAL

Cat. no.: 21.32

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: late 19th Century

The seal is carved in the form of a bust of a bare headed man wearing a frock coat. He has long hair, combed forward over his forehead. He scowls. His coat has a large collar and is buttoned on...

SEAL

SEAL

Cat. no.: 21.37

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: c. 1886

The seal is shaped like the bust of a bearded man wearing a frock coat with a fur collar. His hair is parted on the right side. It probably features Russian playwright Alexander Ostrovsky (after...

SEAL

SEAL

Cat. no.: 21.38

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: 1860-1870

The bust represents Catherine II. She is wearing a tiara on her head and long hair with one curl resting over her left shoulder. She wears a dress with a button in the front and a sash across her...

SEAL

SEAL

Cat. no.: 21.39

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: c. 1880

The urn-shaped seal is cut from one piece of rock crystal and highly polished. The upper part is decorated with channeling. It resembles a series of steps with a dome in the very top. The steps...

SEAL

SEAL

Cat. no.: 21.42

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: late 19th Century

The seal is carved from a dark and highly polished quartz. The main portion of the seal is a pillar which tapers very slightly toward the top. This is carved with a design of acanthus leaves which...

SEAL

SEAL

Cat. no.: 21.43

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: 1866

The seal is cut from a deep black stone with small white flecks. The shape is that of an urn with a flat top and ribbed sides. The top is cut as well as the bottom. The top has a curved edge and...

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