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Stamp Moistener (Tomato)
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firm of Peter Carl Fabergé
(Russian, 1846–1920)
Jade, diamonds, gold
Overall: 6.3 x 5.3 cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/16 in.)
The India Early Minshall Collection 1966.478.a
Location
not on view
Description
This stamp moistener in the form of a green tomato is carved out of a single piece of jade. The stem, tipped by a diamond mounted in gold, is removable. The interior end of this stem holds the brush that is used to wet a stamp for letters.
Peter Carl Fabergé
Supplied most of the gifts exchanged by relatives of the imperial family in Russia, Denmark, Germany, and England for christenings, name days, birthdays, Christmas, and Easter.