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Henrik Immanuel Wigström (1862-1923)

Capercaillie c. 1907

Agate, rose diamonds, gold | 3.5 x 4.1 x 2.1 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40061

Henrik Immanuel Wigström (1862-1923)

Capercaillie c. 1907

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Description

A capercaillie, with its head outstretched, carved in brown agate, with rose diamond eyes and gold feet. Mark of Henrik Wigström; gold mark of 72 zolotniks (1896-1908)

Provenance

Presumably acquired by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Henrik Immanuel Wigström (1862-1923)
(workmaster)

Search the collection Fabergé
(jeweller)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Agate, rose diamonds, gold

agate, diamond, wood, gold

carved, rose cut

Measurements

3.5 x 4.1 x 2.1 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Fabergé
Object type(s)
visual works
models
ornaments
bibelots
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Zoology
Animals
Birds
Grouse
Capercaillies
Places

Place of Production

St Petersburg [Russia]

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Treasures From The Queen's Palaces: The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

This exhibition brings together some of the finest treasures from the Royal Collection to celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012

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