ERIK KOLLIN MASTER FOR FABERGE GENUINE SILVER 84 RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ANTIQUE RUSSIA

Description: Shipping Internationally with the Global Shipping Program by USPS Priority Mail For International Buyer's, please read the disclaimer, at the bottom of the page ! Silver cake server by famous Erik Kollin for Faberge Russian Imperial silver cake server with the 84 silver standard "E.K" for Erik Kollin, later worked for famous Carl Faberge. Monogram cake server, decorated with engraved floral patterns on the hollow handle & blade. Handle features an ornate monogram on the front. Maker's mark "E. K." for Erik Kollin, St. Petersburg's city mark, used in 1882-1899 period. This marvelous all silver server is 8 3/8" long & weighs 67 grams or 2.16 troy oz. Silver cake server has a small dent on the back of the handle, but is not objectionable. It is in excellent original condition & clear, crisp detail, with no repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Thank you for looking & don't miss an opportunity to own a rare peace of Russian Imperial History. KOLLIN, Erik August (1836-1901) Fabergé's Swedish/Finnish head workmaster until 1886. His hallmarks: 'E.K.' in latin or in Russin Cyrillic Erik August Kollin (28 December 1836 – 1901) was born in Pohia Finland. He studied as a journeyman with gold and silversmith Alexander Palmén in Ekenas, in 1858 before traveling to St. Petersburg. He qualified as work master in 1868 at August Holmström's workshop, and in 1870 opened his own workshop in St. Petersburg. Kollin worked for August Holmstrom, and for Carl Faberge and was soon put in charge of all Faberge workshops. He was Fabergé's first chief jeweler. Specialized in gold and silver articles, most of them in an archaic style of the period. The artefacts produced by Kollin for Fabergé before his departure in 1886 generally bears his initials EK, Evidently these pre-date the change of hallmarks in 1899. Objects bearing EK mark should be considered as the work of an independent operator. Erik Kollin (1836-1901) – workmaster mark EK – active 1870-1901Born in Pohja, Finland, Erik August Kollin was initially trained in his native country, then a Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire. Upon moving to the Imperial Russian capital, St. Petersburg, Kollin began working in 1858 as a journeyman for Gustav Fabergé’s principal jeweler, August Wilhelm Holmström (active 1857-1903). Kollin qualified as a master goldsmith in 1868 & opened his own workshop in 1870 under exclusive contract to Fabergé. 2 years later Fabergé, now managing his father’s business, appointed Kollin the first chief workmaster to oversee all the firm’s workshops. During his tenure, he achieved national and international acclaim for Fabergé by famously creating and exhibiting detailed replicas of 40 Scythian artifacts located in St. Petersburg’s Hermitage Collection. While completing the commission, Kollin mastered his ‘archeological- revival’ style seen in his Fabergé objects. In 1885, Fabergé was appointed Supplier to the Court of His Imperial Majesty. It is believed Kollin created the First Hen Egg in the same year for Emperor Alexander III, beginning an Easter tradition lasting until the end of the Romanov Dynasty in 1917. According to recent research by Fabergé scholar Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm, Carl Fabergé suddenly replaced Kollin, his chief workmaster, at the end of 1888 with Mikhail Perkhin (active 1886-1903) for reasons still unclear. Perkhin took up his new role at the beginning of 1889, thus correcting the long-held belief Kollin was replaced in 1886. The Borki objects from his workshop were probably some of the last imperial commissions Kollin oversaw prior to stepping down to run his own independent workshop until his death in 1901. Tillander-Godenhielm adds that the evidence suggests Kollin continued to do work for Fabergé, and other retail jewelers. His widow Henrika (Henrietta) carried on with the independent workshop after his death and was granted the use of her late husband’s workmaster mark until 1917. (Summary of Kollin’s biographical data, Fabergé Research Newsletter, Tillander-Godenhielm, Ulla. Fabergé: His Masters and Artisans. These are old, preowned pieces and show appropriate signs of wear ( scuffs/scratches) & age silver patina - some have more than others, please ZOOM IN and study pictures carefully for the best description of the items & their condition. Guaranteed to be authentic & antique. Please see my other auctions. For further details please see pictures ! DISCLAIMER: Most often, our merchandise is old and or used. Because of this, it is sold as found, the same as in any other auction. We will try to describe these items to the best of our ability and would not misrepresent anything intentionally. 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Price: 525 USD

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

End Time: 2024-10-04T15:20:45.000Z

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