#Exhibit of the Month

In the dazzling world of precious stones and noble metals, certain jewelers stand out, mastering the art of harmonizing understated elegance with absolute refinement, genius with design, and sophistication with eternal, unforgettable splendor.
The name Fabergé, emblematic of originality and synonymous with the creations of a legendary house, has left an indelible mark on the history of jewelry and decorative arts. Renowned for uniting jewelry, artistic design, and utility into objets de luxe and objets de fantaisie, Fabergé's creations have always captivated with their exquisite craftsmanship. Fashioned from gold, silver, enamel, and precious stones, the pieces produced in Fabergé's workshops testify to exceptional virtuosity, marked by meticulous attention to detail and perfect material harmony. Even works inspired by earlier stylistic vocabularies bear the unmistakable mark of originality.

The National Museum of History of Moldova treasures a spectacular ladle, crafted in Fabergé's workshops in the late 19th century.
The Fabergé ladle is a curious blend of the "Russian style" and the "modern style." Made of solid silver, it features a circular, gold-plated bowl. Its raised, stylized handle (hook-shaped) is adorned with vegetal motifs, triple rings, and silver pearls. The rim is embellished with a wide band composed of rectangular medallions, decorated with spiral loops and stylized scales arranged alternately. The bowl is supported by four hemispherical feet. At the center, engraved inscriptions read: Eugenie von Platonow/St. Petersburg and ТОРГОВЫЙ ДОМЪ „АЛЕКСАНДРЪ"/1863/15/10/1913.
Research suggests that this ladle was commissioned by Alexander Trauberg, a first-guild merchant and owner of the "АЛЕКСАНДРЪ" Trading House located at Nevsky Boulevard 11, St. Petersburg. It was likely created to mark the 50th anniversary of his business in 1913.
The hallmark stamped on the base-Fabergé's K. ФАБЕРЖЕ logo surmounted by the Russian Empire's coat of arms, alongside the female profile in a kokoshnik within an oval frame, accompanied by the Greek letter Δ (delta) and the silver purity standard "88"-confirms that the piece was produced by Fabergé's Moscow branch.
The hypnotic charm of Fabergé's creations defined the aesthetic ideals of an era, embodying exuberance and refinement, crafted by a jeweler to kings and a king among jewelers.

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Exhibitions

"Chisinau people of the 20th century"

17 – 31 July 2023

"Chisinau people of the 20th century" is a social and educational volunteer project, implemented by the RVC Republican Volunteer Center, which aims to develop contemporary society. It includes a series of events and meetings that help overcome social loneliness in the elderly, preserve memory and develop cultural ties between the city and the Jewish community.

This project became the starting point for an alternative form of volunteering in our country and developed various approaches to adapt the professional skills of volunteer participants.

During the year, 50 volunteers and over 400 elderly people participated in the project. As part of the activities related to the "Chisinau people of the 20th century", the "Let's go to the Museum" project was carried out in collaboration with the HESED Day Center with the support provided by the National Museum of History of Moldova, the "Alexei Șciusev" Memorial House in Chisinau, the National Museum of Arts of Moldova, the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, the "Aleksandr Pushkin" House-Museum, the History Museum of the City of Chisinau, the Museum of the State University of Moldova, the Botanical Garden of the State University of Moldova, the State Russian Drama Theater " Anton Cehov" and the excursion route in Chisinau offered by TMG.

Events and meetings were held on a voluntary basis, with the participation of lecturers who are well-versed in the history of the city, while the elderly shared their personal experiences and memories from their youth.

As a result, we present to the general public an exhibition of photos containing a QR code http://rvc20.tilda.ws/ on an online magazine of stories and quotes collected by volunteers during the past year and invite everyone to join the project in 2023. Each of us has the opportunity to be good and help others. This is the only way we can make the world more beautiful.

The photo exhibition "Chisinau people of the 20th century" can be seen between July 17 - 31, 2023, on the fence of the National Museum of History of Moldova, Chisinau, 31 August 1989 street, 121A.

#Exhibit of the Month

Fabergé Ladle

"Chisinau people of the 20th century"

17 – 31 July 2023

#Exhibit of the Month