Stamp Moistener (Tomato)

Stamp Moistener (Tomato)

late 1800s-early 1900s

Part of a set. See all set records

firm of Peter Carl Fabergé

(Russian, 1846-1920)

Russia, St. Petersburg, late 19th-early 20th Century

Jade, diamonds, gold

Overall: 6.3 x 5.3 cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/16 in.)

The India Early Minshall Collection 1966.478.a

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.

See also
Collection: 
Decorative Arts
Department: 
Decorative Art and Design
Type of artwork: 
Miscellaneous
Medium: 
Jade, diamonds, gold
Credit line: 
The India Early Minshall Collection

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