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Miniature commode
Workshop of: Peter Carl Fabergé (Russian, 1846–1920)
Russian
Object Place: Europe, St. Petersburg, Russia
Medium/Technique
Gold, nephrite
Dimensions
Overall: 5.71 cm (2 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Albert J. Beveridge in memory of Delia Spencer Field
Accession Number49.1785
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsGold
DescriptionMiniature commode carved from a single piece of green nephrite with shaped sides and front and overlaid with pierced foliated scrolled gold work on gold legs. Hinged nephrite cover has molded gold edge.
InscriptionsMarked on front edge with Faberge's mark, 56 (gold standard) and crossed anchor mark for St. Petersburg, and initials for maker. Unique inventory mark scratched inside rim of lid on proper right side "41649".
ProvenanceProbably acquired in Europe by Delia Spencer (Mrs. Marshall) Field (b. 1854 - d. 1937), Paris and Washington, DC; by inheritance to her niece, Catherine Spencer Eddy (Mrs. Albert J.) Beveridge (b. 1881 - d. 1970), Beverly Farms, MA; 1949, gift of Mrs. Beveridge to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 9, 1949)