ANTIQUE 19thC RUSSIAN SOLID GOLD DESK SET, KARL HAHN c.1890
19th Century Imperial Russian gold, carnelian, turquoise and mother of pearl desk set, comprising various writing instruments, beautifully decorated with stylised scrolling foliage and fitted in the original retail case.
Retailers mark in Cyrillic for House of Karl Karlovich Hahn.
Reference Number: A7208
DESCRIPTION
Antique late-19th Century Imperial Russian solid gold, carnelian, turquoise and mother of pearl desk set, comprising various writing instruments, beautifully decorated with stylised scrolling foliage and fitted in the original retail case. Retailers mark in Cyrillic for House of Karl Karlovich Hahn.
The firm of Hahn was established by Karl Hahn in 1873 and eventually became an important supplier to the Russian Imperial Court, receiving the title of purveyor to the court during the reign of Emperor Alexander III (1881-1894). In 1903, the title of purveyor to the court was renewed for Karl Hahn’s son, Dmitrii Karlovich.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
BOX SIZE
Height: 2.5cm
Width: 25 x 12cm