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FABERGÉ, WORKMASTER HENRIK WIGSTRÖM (1862-1923)

Koala

c. 1913

RCIN 40407

King George V’s Fabergé collecting encompassed a large number of the exotic animals which now form part of the Royal Collection. He purchased this koala, the water buffalo, the kangaroo and a camel on the same visit to Fabergé's London branch in November 1913. Mark of Henrik Wigström; silver mark of 88 zolotniks (1908-17); Fabergé in Cyrillic characters Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal Collection

  • Fabergé maker's mark: surname 'FABERGÉ' in Cyrillic characters (articles made in his workshops or retailed by him in St. Petersburg).
    H.W. [marks for Henrik Wigström]


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