Mikhail Perkhin (1860-1903)
Frame with a photograph of Queen Alexandra when Princess of Wales before 1896
Gold and guilloché enamel frame with ivory back | 6.5 x 5.4 x 5.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 23306
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Oval strut frame of gold with orange guilloché moiré enamel, tooled gunmetal bezel inset with photograph of Queen Alexandra when Princess of Wales. Chased scrolled border edge, ivory back and scrolled gold strut.
Made in the workshop of Fabergé’s head workmaster, Michael Perchin, this oval gold frame with bright orange guilloché enamel contains a photograph of Queen Alexandra when Princess of Wales, dating from 1898 and taken by Alice Hughes. The frame was likely to have been a gift from Russia from the Queen’s sister, as the London branch was not open at this date.
Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal CollectionProvenance
Probably acquired by Queen Alexandra
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Creator(s)
(workmaster)(photographer)(jeweller)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gold and guilloché enamel frame with ivory back
Measurements
6.5 x 5.4 x 5.2 cm (whole object)
Category
Alternative title(s)
Queen Alexandra when Princess of Wales.
Place of Production
St Petersburg [Russia]
