Mikhail Perkhin (1860-1903)
Frame with a photograph of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna before 1896
Rock crystal mounted with gold, rose diamonds and guilloché enamel | 6.3 x 6.7 x 2.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40126
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Square strut frame of engraved rock crystal with ribbon crest and foliate wreath; bezel with gold mounted edges, pink guilloché enamel and rose diamond ties inset with a photograph. Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna (1864-1918), daughter of Princess Alice of Hesse and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, married Grand Duke Sergei, brother of Tsar Alexander III, in 1884. She was the sister of Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna.
Mark of Michael Perchin; gold mark of 56 zolotniks (before 1896)
Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal CollectionProvenance
Probably acquired by Queen Alexandra
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Creator(s)
(workmaster)(jeweller)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Rock crystal mounted with gold, rose diamonds and guilloché enamel
Measurements
6.3 x 6.7 x 2.7 cm (whole object)
Alternative title(s)
Princess Elizabeth Feodorovna (1864-1918)
Place of Production
St Petersburg [Russia]
