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Stamp Moistener

c. 1895–1915
maker

firm of House of Fabergé

(Russian, 1842–1918)
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Culture
Russia, St. Petersburg
Medium
nephrite, diamonds, gold
Measurements
Overall: 6.3 x 5.3 cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
The India Early Minshall Collection 1966.478
Public Domain
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Location
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Description

This stamp moistener in the form of a green tomato is carved out of a single piece of jade. The stem, tipped by a diamond mounted in gold, is removable. The interior end of this stem holds the brush that is used to wet a stamp for letters.

Stamp Moistener

c. 1895–1915

House of Fabergé

(Russian, 1842–1918)
Russia, St. Petersburg

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