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Fabergé Imperial Silver Gilt Teddy Bear Pendant, Workmaster August Holmström

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A very rare Imperial Russian blackened silver pendant finely modeled as a teddy bear set with two ruby cabochons as eyes. The surface has traces of gilding. The pendant is hollow inside. Marked on the fitting ring with an 88 silver standard, a kokoshnik mark, and the workmaster's initials in Cyrillic "AH". This miniature masterpiece was created by the renowned jeweler August Holmström in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire, in the late 19th century/early 20th century. August Holmström was Chief Jeweller at Fabergé for a remarkable forty-six years. Throughout his illustrious career, most Fabergé productions took place in his workshop. Holmström was born in Helsinki and originally trained under his bricklayer father. At the age of sixteen, however, he left his homeland for St Petersburg and became an apprentice to the jeweler Herold. Whilst in Herold’s workshop. Holmström met Johann Fredrik Hammarström, another Finnish trainee-jeweller. Though Hammarström initially achieved greater success, establishing his own workshop, Holmström soon surpassed him. In 1857, Holmström purchased Hammarström’s workshop and rose to the esteemed position of Chief Jeweller for Fabergé. What sets August Holmström apart from other workmasters is his work's sheer quantity and variety. Additionally, he has a reputation for creating extraordinary custom designs. The loop had hallmarks struck with the work master’s initials, "AH," and illegible hallmarks, presumably the St. Petersburg Assay Office marks, a woman's head in a kokoshnik, and the imperial silver standard 88. The pendant-bear dimension is approximately 28mm in height and 19 mm in width. Total weight: 8 g. This exceptional Faberge Silver Gilt Jewelry item is a highly sought-after and rare collectible that will decorate and complement any collection. 1. Dear clients, We appreciate your attention and interest in our store and respect all your price suggestions. Please understand that we strive to maintain fair and competitive prices. We are always ready to discuss reasonable proposals and find a mutually beneficial solution. We'd like to ask you to refrain from offering excessive discounts and to exercise politeness and respect when making requests. All our prices are carefully thought out and we place full consideration of our items' quality into our pricing decisions. We are still open to discussion and willing to consider your pricing options, but please do not propose egregious offers. We will be grateful for your respectful attitude in your proposals. Thank you for understanding! 2. Dear international clients, Please note that most countries have an import tax on goods. This tax varies individually depending on your country's import policies. We cannot be responsible for all import taxes in the world. You are responsible for paying your own taxes, so please do not place this responsibility on us. Not paying the tax and demanding a refund when the item is shipped back entails significant financial unjustified losses for us. As soon as you clicked the pay button, you agreed to the rules of the 1stDibs platform and our store. Ignorance of the laws does not relieve you of responsibility. We, in turn, guarantee fast, reliable and free delivery to any country in the world. Please be respectful and understanding!silver pendant finely modeled as a teddy bear set with two ruby cabochons as eyes. The surface has traces of gilding. The pendant is hollow inside. Marked on the fitting ring with an 88 silver standard, a kokoshnik mark, and the workmaster's initials in Cyrillic "A*H". This miniature masterpiece was created by the renowned jeweler August Holmström in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire, in the late 19th century/early 20th century. August Holmström was Chief Jeweller at Fabergé for a remarkable forty-six years. Throughout his illustrious career, most Fabergé productions took place in his workshop. Holmström was born in Helsinki and originally trained under his bricklayer father. At the age of sixteen, however, he left his homeland for St Petersburg and became an apprentice to the jeweler Herold. Whilst in Herold’s workshop. Holmström met Johann Fredrik Hammarström, another Finnish trainee-jeweller. Though Hammarström initially achieved greater success, establishing his own workshop, Holmström soon surpassed him. In 1857, Holmström purchased Hammarström’s workshop and rose to the esteemed position of Chief Jeweller for Fabergé. What sets August Holmström apart from other workmasters is his work's sheer quantity and variety. Additionally, he has a reputation for creating extraordinary custom designs. The loop had hallmarks struck with the work master’s initials, "A*H," and illegible hallmarks, presumably the St. Petersburg Assay Office marks, a woman's head in a kokoshnik, and the imperial silver standard 88. The pendant-bear dimension is approximately 28mm in height and 19 mm in width. Total weight: 8 g. This exceptional Faberge Silver Gilt Jewelry item is a highly sought-after and rare collectible that will decorate and complement any collection. 1. Dear clients, We appreciate your attention and interest in our store and respect all your price suggestions. Please understand that we strive to maintain fair and competitive prices. We are always ready to discuss reasonable proposals and find a mutually beneficial solution. We'd like to ask you to refrain from offering excessive discounts and to exercise politeness and respect when making requests. All our prices are carefully thought out and we place full consideration of our items' quality into our pricing decisions. We are still open to discussion and willing to consider your pricing options, but please do not propose egregious offers. We will be grateful for your respectful attitude in your proposals. Thank you for understanding! 2. Dear international clients, Please note that most countries have an import tax on goods. This tax varies individually depending on your country's import policies. We cannot be responsible for all import taxes in the world. You are responsible for paying your own taxes, so please do not place this responsibility on us. Not paying the tax and demanding a refund when the item is shipped back entails significant financial unjustified losses for us. As soon as you clicked the pay button, you agreed to the rules of the 1stDibs platform and our store. Ignorance of the laws does not relieve you of responsibility. We, in turn, guarantee fast, reliable and free delivery to any country in the world. Please be respectful and understanding!

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