Jasper study of an owl on a perch
Fabergé
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
c. 1903 - c. 1908
Materials
jasper, silver, chalcedony
Measurements
90 mm (H)51 mm (W)37 mm (D)
Order this imageCollection
Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1247192
Summary
Jasper study of an owl on a perch, c.1903–08, by Fabergé. Modelled in dark brown and black jasper, the owl with head turned to the side, the claws in silver encircling a cylindrical silver stand with matching pedestal indistinctly stamped ’88’; silver foot chain attachment. Mounted on a rectangular white oblong chalcedony plinth. Rose diamond eyes deficient. Unsigned; scratch inventory number 4872.
Provenance
The bequest of Margaret (Anderson) McEwan, The Hon. Mrs Ronald - later Dame Margaret - Henry Fulke Greville, DBE (1863-1942) from probate records linked with the donation of the property to the National Trust in 1943. This item found on the record for Polesden Lacey miniatures and small objects in the strong room, page 120.
Makers and roles
Fabergé, jeweller
