A silver Imperial presentation trophy of vase shape standing on a shaped triangular base upheld by three double-headed eagles each perched on a sphere. The cup is chased with tapering flutes at the base, a wide band with an inscription above and a band chased with laurel leaves under the lip. The domed cover with tapering flutes surmounted by an Imperial crown - stamped with Imperial Warrant mark of Fabergé, assay mark of Moscow 1908-1917, height 13 1/2 inches (34 cm). Inscribed:" First Prize from Her Imperial Majesty" Exhibited: Fabergé in America 1996/7, cat. 302

A silver Imperial presentation trophy similar to the preceding, but larger, decorated with a band of laurel leaves, an empty band for an inscription and a wide band of stylized foliate motifs beneath the lip. The cover with gadrooned rim, surmounted by an Imperial crown above two laurel swags - stamped with Imperial Warrant mark of Fabergé, assay mark of Moscow 1908-1917, height 16 inches (40.5 cm) Exhibited: Fabergé in America, 1996/7, cat. 303

 


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