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Three vases in archaic bronze forms carved on a stepped stand: in the centre, an incense burner, with upright handles and three animal-style feet, carved with a taotie, the domed cover with an oval button knob; to one side, a two-handled vase, also with t
Jade in the Royal Collection

Vibrant jades collected from around the world

FABERGÉ

Pen rest

circa 1900

RCIN 23253

In his autobiography, Bainbridge described how no one appreciated both the practical value and the delicacy of design and materials used by Fabergé more than King George V. He added that the king always kept this nephrite pen rest on his writing table.

  • Fabergé maker's mark: initials 'KØ' in Cyrillic characters (articles made in his workshops or retailed by him in St. Petersburg).


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