A Royal Christmas
The first official publication to explore the fascinating Christmas traditions of royalty past and present
HENRIK EMANUEL WIGSTRÖM (1862-1923)
Holly sprig
c. 1908Rock crystal, gold, nephrite, purpurine | 14.1 x 8.0 x 8.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40501
Of the eight flowers in the Royal Collection which are marked, six bear Wigström’s mark. This holly plant was purchased by Mrs George Keppel on a visit to Fabergé’s London branch with Edward VII in 1908.
Mark of Henrik Wigström; gold mark of 72 zolotniks (1896-1908); 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. [mark of Henrik Wigström]
