190 - THE HOUSE OF CARL FABERGÉ

THE HOUSE OF CARL FABERGÉ ASH TRAY “WAR 1914” BY THE FABERGÉ FIRM RUSSIA, 1914–1915. A small circular copper ashtray, executed in stamped technique, featuring a relief depiction of the double-headed eagle - the state emblem of the Russian Empire. The central medallion presents a finely modelled composition with a crowned eagle holding a sceptre and orb, emphasizing the official and symbolic character of the object. Along the perimeter of the medallion are the inscriptions “WAR 1914” and “K. FABERGÉ”, indicating the commemorative purpose of the piece and its association with the name of the Imperial Court supplier. The typographic composition is harmoniously integrated into the relief, enhancing the decorative impact of the object. The form of the ashtray is restrained and functional: a shallow bowl with a gently profiled rim and a concentric layout that draws attention to the central motif. The warm tone of the copper accentuates the depth of the relief and lends the object a distinctive visual presence. The use of stamping technique reflects serial production, characteristic of utilitarian and commemorative items produced during wartime. Objects of this type belong to a group of commemorative and functional items produced during the First World War, when the firm of Carl Fabergé, alongside its renowned jeweled creations, also manufactured objects in base metals intended for the army and for charitable purposes. Marks: Relief inscriptions “WAR 1914” and “K. FABERGÉ” Dimensions: Height: 2.5 cm; Diameter: 11 cm Condition: Good. Minor surface wear, even patina, no deformations Width: 11cm, Height: 2.5cm, Depth: 11cm, Weight: 0.116kg, Condition: Good, Material: Copper, ID: ID-ANTQ-16427