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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Jewellery, Rooms 91, The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery

This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Bangle

1908-1913 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

In 1882 Fabergé showed archaeological-style jewellery at the Pan-Russian Industrial Exhibition in Moscow. Visitors to the Exhibition greatly admired these pieces, which were based on the Greek jewellery in the Hermitage. Like many jewellers at this time, Fabergé was fascinated and inspired by these ancient pieces. This simple bracelet, based on Roman jewellery, shows the enduring popularity of the archaeological style.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Bangle
  • Case
Materials and techniques
Gold, set with a star ruby and a star sapphire
Brief description
Gold bangle set with a ruby and a sapphire, made by Fabergé, Russia, St Petersburg, 1908-13
Physical description
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Dimensions
  • Height: 6.3cm
  • Width: 7cm
  • Depth: 1cm
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Miss Julie Gollan, through Art Fund
Object history
Wartski Exhibition RF.2004/531
Summary
In 1882 Fabergé showed archaeological-style jewellery at the Pan-Russian Industrial Exhibition in Moscow. Visitors to the Exhibition greatly admired these pieces, which were based on the Greek jewellery in the Hermitage. Like many jewellers at this time, Fabergé was fascinated and inspired by these ancient pieces. This simple bracelet, based on Roman jewellery, shows the enduring popularity of the archaeological style.
Collection
Accession number
M.170-1976

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Record createdJanuary 17, 2003
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