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Julius Rappoport

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Fish with Ruby Eyes
Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Fish with Ruby Eyes

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Fish with Ruby Eyes

$6,500

H 1.05 in W 1.08 in L 1.78 in

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Fish with Ruby Eyes

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

Imperial Russian Silver Fish Fabergé, Workmaster Julius Rappoport St. Petersburg, 1908 A rare

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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Ruby, Silver

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Boar with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport
Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Boar with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Boar with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport created most of the elegant

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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Ruby, Silver

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Pig with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport
Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Pig with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Pig with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport created most of the elegant

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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Ruby, Silver

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Baby Hippo with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport
Antique Russian Imperial Silver Baby Hippo with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Baby Hippo with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

An exquisite Imperial Russian silver miniature hippopotamus by Fabergé workmaster Julius Rappoport

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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Ruby, Silver

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Bulldog with Ruby Eyes and Gold Collar
Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Bulldog with Ruby Eyes and Gold Collar

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Bulldog with Ruby Eyes and Gold Collar

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

masterpiece was created by the celebrated jeweler Julius Rappoport. An interesting fact: among the personal

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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Russian Imperial Egg Pendant with Gilt Bulldog and Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport
Russian Imperial Egg Pendant with Gilt Bulldog and Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport

Russian Imperial Egg Pendant with Gilt Bulldog and Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

, workmaster Julius Rappoport. The pendant is made of natural Russian malachite, while the bulldog figurine is

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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique Faberge Enamel & Diamond Earrings Circa 1899-1903
Antique Faberge Enamel & Diamond Earrings Circa 1899-1903

Antique Faberge Enamel & Diamond Earrings Circa 1899-1903

By Fabergé

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

- Julius Alexander Rappoport (1851-1917) – Faberge Workmaster Mark I.P. Assayer - ЯЛ: Yakov Nikolayevich

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Early 20th Century Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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Russian Silver and Marble Figural Bird Paperweight
Russian Silver and Marble Figural Bird Paperweight

Russian Silver and Marble Figural Bird Paperweight

Located in Natchez, MS

84 silver purity mark with Julius Rappoport work master mark.

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Early 20th Century Russian Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Silver

1890s Russian Fabergé Imperial-era Silver Dip Pen, St. Petersburg
1890s Russian Fabergé Imperial-era Silver Dip Pen, St. Petersburg

1890s Russian Fabergé Imperial-era Silver Dip Pen, St. Petersburg

By Fabergé

Located in St. Catharines, ON

, the ends decorated with scrolls, one with a reeded foliate border. by Fabergé, workmaster Julius

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Rococo Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

19th Century Russian Faberge Silver & Ceramic Jug, Julius Rappoport, circa 1890
19th Century Russian Faberge Silver & Ceramic Jug, Julius Rappoport, circa 1890

19th Century Russian Faberge Silver & Ceramic Jug, Julius Rappoport, circa 1890

By Julius Rappoport

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

88 gold (915 standard), St-Petersburg, year 1882-1899, Maker's mark I.P (Julius Rappoport, renowned

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Antique 19th Century Russian Pitchers

Materials

Silver

19th Century Russian Faberge Silver and Ceramic Jug, Julius Rappoport circa 1890
19th Century Russian Faberge Silver and Ceramic Jug, Julius Rappoport circa 1890

19th Century Russian Faberge Silver and Ceramic Jug, Julius Rappoport circa 1890

By Julius Rappoport

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

silver (915 silver standard), St-Petersburg, year 1882-1899, Maker's mark I.P (Julius Rappoport, renowned

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Antique 19th Century Russian Pitchers

Materials

Silver

19th Century Russian Faberge Silver-Mounted Sandstone Match Holder, circa 1890
19th Century Russian Faberge Silver-Mounted Sandstone Match Holder, circa 1890

19th Century Russian Faberge Silver-Mounted Sandstone Match Holder, circa 1890

By Julius Rappoport, Fabergé

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

(Julius Rappoport, renowned Faberge work master), of Jewish origins, Isaac Abramovich Rappoport was born

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Antique 19th Century Russian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sandstone, Silver

Antique Russian Faberge Lighter in the Form of a Chimpanzee, circa 1900
Antique Russian Faberge Lighter in the Form of a Chimpanzee, circa 1900

Antique Russian Faberge Lighter in the Form of a Chimpanzee, circa 1900

By Fabergé, Julius Rappoport

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

7031, Maker's mark I.P (Julius Rappoport) and French import marks. Of Jewish origins, Isaac

Category

20th Century Russian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

19th Century Russian Faberge Solid Silver & Glass Jug, J Rappoport, c.1890
19th Century Russian Faberge Solid Silver & Glass Jug, J Rappoport, c.1890

19th Century Russian Faberge Solid Silver & Glass Jug, J Rappoport, c.1890

By Julius Rappoport, Fabergé

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Russian silver 88 (915 standard), St-Petersburg, year 1882-1899, Makers mark I.P (Julius Alexander

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Antique 19th Century Russian Pitchers

Materials

Silver

19th Century Imperial Russian Faberge Solid Silver Bowl, Rappoport, c.1894
19th Century Imperial Russian Faberge Solid Silver Bowl, Rappoport, c.1894

19th Century Imperial Russian Faberge Solid Silver Bowl, Rappoport, c.1894

By Julius Rappoport, Fabergé

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

presentation bowl, St. Petersburg, Julius Rappoprt 1894. Marked 88 (915 standard), FABERGE in Cyrillic , "IP

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Antique 19th Century Russian Rococo Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Bulldog with Ruby Eyes
Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Bulldog with Ruby Eyes

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Bulldog with Ruby Eyes

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport created most of the elegant

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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Ruby, Silver

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mouse with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport
Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mouse with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mouse with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

court by one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport created most of the

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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Ruby, Silver

Faberge Ruby Agate Turtle Julius Rappoport Workmaster .875 Silver Tortoise 1910
Faberge Ruby Agate Turtle Julius Rappoport Workmaster .875 Silver Tortoise 1910

Faberge Ruby Agate Turtle Julius Rappoport Workmaster .875 Silver Tortoise 1910

By Fabergé

Located in New York, NY

signed I.P. for the famed Faberge Workmaster Julius Rappoport. The spectacular carved and jeweled turtle

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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Ruby, Silver

Faberge Imperial Silver Figurine Cat, Workmaster Julius Rappoport
Faberge Imperial Silver Figurine Cat, Workmaster Julius Rappoport

Faberge Imperial Silver Figurine Cat, Workmaster Julius Rappoport

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

exquisite silver figurine of a cat with emerald eyes created by the legendary master Julius Rappoport

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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Emerald, Silver

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Bowenite Egg Pendant with Gilt Silver Cat and Ruby Eyes
Fabergé Julius Rappoport Bowenite Egg Pendant with Gilt Silver Cat and Ruby Eyes

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Bowenite Egg Pendant with Gilt Silver Cat and Ruby Eyes

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

crafted miniature representations of beloved animals. Julius Rappoport was the leading master of the

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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Jade Egg Pendant with Silver Bulldog and Ruby Eyes
Fabergé Julius Rappoport Jade Egg Pendant with Silver Bulldog and Ruby Eyes

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Jade Egg Pendant with Silver Bulldog and Ruby Eyes

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

affectionately called "bulldog" within his family during childhood. 😊 Julius Rappoport was the leading master

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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Bowenite Egg Pendant with Silver Elephant and Ruby Eyes
Fabergé Julius Rappoport Bowenite Egg Pendant with Silver Elephant and Ruby Eyes

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Bowenite Egg Pendant with Silver Elephant and Ruby Eyes

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

Julius Rappoport. The pendant is crafted from natural Bowenite stone, while the elephant head is made of

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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Russian Imperial Fabergé Medallion by Julius Rappoport
Russian Imperial Fabergé Medallion by Julius Rappoport

Russian Imperial Fabergé Medallion by Julius Rappoport

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

, established in 1847. The initials "I.P." followed by a dot - the master's mark. "I.P."-Julius Alexandrovich

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Imperial Silver Gilt Helmet Egg Pendant, Workmaster Julius Rappoport
Antique Imperial Silver Gilt Helmet Egg Pendant, Workmaster Julius Rappoport

Antique Imperial Silver Gilt Helmet Egg Pendant, Workmaster Julius Rappoport

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

initials "I.P." followed by a dot - the master's mark. "I.P."-Julius Alexandrovich Rappoport (Isaac

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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

Faberge Imperial Egg Pendant with Ruby, Workmaster Isaac Abramovich Rappoport
Faberge Imperial Egg Pendant with Ruby, Workmaster Isaac Abramovich Rappoport

Faberge Imperial Egg Pendant with Ruby, Workmaster Isaac Abramovich Rappoport

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

1917. The initials "I.P." followed by a dot - the master's mark. "I.P."-Julius Alexandrovich Rappoport

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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

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Fabergé for sale on 1stDibs

While the House of Fabergé is best known for creating the lavishly ornate and intricately devised Imperial Easter eggs given by the last czars to their families as annual holiday gifts, it was the most prestigious Russian luxury goods maker of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Serving the aristocracy and the well-to-do through stores in St. Petersburg, Moscow and as far afield as London, Fabergé crafted a wide range of brooches and other jewelry, clock cases, silver and myriad objets de vertu that included picture frames, cigarette cases, cufflinks and carved hardstone floral and animal figurines. Following the revolution, the firm was closed by the Soviet state in 1918.

Master goldsmith Gustav Fabergé, a descendant of Huguenot emigrées, founded the company in St. Petersburg in 1842. The firm did a brisk trade among the lesser nobility and the merchant class, but it flourished under the guidance of Gustav’s eldest son Peter Carl Fabergé — known also as Karl Gustavovich Fabergé — who took over in 1872.

Cosmopolitan, widely-traveled and himself a master goldsmith — he was sent on a Grand Tour in the 1860s — the younger Fabergé drew early design inspiration when he volunteered to catalogue and restore pieces in the imperial jewelry collection in the Hermitage.

Fabergé pieces based on historical jewelry from the Hermitage caught the attention of Czar Alexander III at a Moscow exhibition in 1882, and three years later he commissioned the first Imperial Easter egg as a gift for the czarina. Czar Nicholas II continued the tradition, presenting two eggs each Easter — one for his wife and one for his mother.

Relatively simple in design compared to the complex cloisonné-adorned eggs that followed, the first Fabergé egg was a white-enameled ovoid containing a gold “yolk” that held a gold hen, which in turn contained a replica of the imperial crown from which hung an egg-shaped ruby pendant.

As the appointed goldsmith to the royal court, the House of Fabergé became the darling of Russian aristocrats as well as wealthy patrons across Europe. Many and varied objets — hundreds of thousands by one count — were made to meet their demand. The firm employed some 500 craftsmen and designers when it was shuttered.

After the Russian Revolution, the Fabergé name and trademark endured a checkered passage through the 20th century.

Family members left their homeland in 1918 and set up a new business in Paris that was mainly concerned with repairing and restoring earlier-made wares. The name was adopted by an American fragrance and beauty products maker in the late 1930s, and later authorized by the family in a 1951 agreement. The trademark has been subsequently sold several times, and attached to numerous products including jewelry.

Fabergé pieces are richly redolent of a romantic past, and a source of thorough delight — for connoisseurs, true Fabergé refers to items made in the firm’s brief, golden decades from 1885 to 1917.

Collectors are advised to make a study of Fabergé works in museum collections such as the Victoria & Albert and the Royal Collection in London to gain an understanding of the quality of genuine goods made by the original firm, and then to purchase only from reputable and reliable dealers, such those at 1stDibs.

Find Fabergé eggs for sale and other objects and vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.