Silver figure, Faberge table bell hare, with pomegranate eyes. Depicts a small animal standing up on its hind legs with splayed ears. Lively and funny, the figurine is beautifully modeled and combines brilliant casting and embossing quality. Stamp of 84 samples of silver of 1899-1908. Broken hallmark workshop of Y. Rappoport. French import stamp swan in oval. The rest of the marks are unreadable. Faberge firm. Height: 13cm. Weight: 410 gr. Examination of the State Historical Museum 03072000 Faberge Hare, similar in character and dressing, is in the Virginia Vuseum (Richmond USA) Thomas Pratt collection. Catalog No. 21.
Period:
At the turn of 19th -20th century
Country:
Russia, St. Petersburg
Material:
Silver 84, Garnet