Russia

Railroads in the Old Russia 1 Reply

In the 1830s, the marvel of the time is the railway. Of course, engineers are trying to establish it in Russia. Tsar Nicolas I was reluctant but eventually authorized to build a 40 km line connecti...

Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Nov 15.

The Imperial Porcelains of Monsieur Popoff 1 Reply

Alexandre Popoff had a shop of Russian antiques in Paris, and was interested in all aspects of Russian art. His collection of porcelain from the Imperial Manufactory of St. Petersburg was exception...

Tagged: StPetersburg

Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Oct 13.

The Presentation of the Porcelains to the Tsar 1 Reply

Twice a year, at Easter and Christmas, the Imperial manufactories of porcelain and glassware offered to the Tsar the most prestigious pieces created in their workshops. Thus the Emperor Nicholas I ...

Tagged: Nicholas

Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Jun 11.

Symbols of Russia on a Punch Bowl 1 Reply

Here is a large bowl in enameled gilded silver, which displays in a very tight high relief the symbols of old Russia. This important piece of 30 cm in diameter is large enough to accommodate all th...

Tagged: Ruckert

Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Apr 24.

2009 Auctions

AUCTION HOUSES referred below : Christie's Site Press HWPH Site MacDougall's Site Sotheby's Site Press NEXT SALES MacDougall's, London, December 2 icon of St Nicholas of Zaraisk, 16th century (l...

Started by Pierre Tavlitzki Mar 28.

2008 Auction History

All Results in BOLD Christie's sells a steel sword made in Tula estimated £ 300 K in London on November 24, sale 7630, Lot 40. (UNSOLD) A silver soup tureen shaped as a warship made for Catherine...

Started by Pierre Tavlitzki Dec. 24, 2008.

Tula Steel diamonds 1 Reply

The city of Tula, 200 kilometers south of Moscow, reached fame circa 1800 for its armoury workshops. Tula craftsmen worked steel, for the Imperial cabinet. A factory for weapons still exists now. ...

Tagged: Tula

Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Nov. 25, 2008.

A War Soup Tureen 1 Reply

This piece of silverware in the shape of a warship could well scare an enemy of Russia. It is indeed an extravagant soup tureen, 59 cm long, 29 cm high, weighing 9673 grams (let's be accurate). It...

Tagged: Deichmann

Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Nov. 25, 2008.

The Unbeatable success of Fabergé 1 Reply

He was an entrepreneur who knew how to choose his customers! In 1885, Karl Fabergé was appointed by Alexander III official supplier to the imperial court of Russia. He remained in that position und...

Tagged: Fabergé

Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Nov. 25, 2008.

What sort of badge was worn at the Imperial Court of Russia 1 Reply

All observers say and assess that what comes from Russia is in the top fashion of the time being, and that greatly interested Russian buyers are keen to reconstitute their past. We also know that ...

Tagged: StAndrew, Order

Started by Pierre Tavlitzki. Last reply by Pierre Tavlitzki Jun. 12, 2008.