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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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„Puzzle-Germany”

October 6 – 27, 2015

Germany was divided for over 40 years until reunification on October 3rd, 1990. On October 3rd, 2015 is marked the 25th anniversary from this historic moment highly important for the contemporary history of the Federal Republic of Germany and for European history. October 3rd is the day Germany has become one country on the map of Europe.

Exhibition „Puzzle-Germany” by the Embassy of Germany in Chișinău

German Embassy in Chișinău celebrated the anniversary with a symbolic event - the presentation of a puzzle map with the shape of Germany on the ground floor hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova. At the opening of the event, the Ambassador of Germany in Chișinău, H.E. Ulrike Knotz expressed her gratitude to all the people who approached creatively the topic of Germany's unity and freedom. "We invited young people from Moldova and other countries to present their vision of German reunification under the shape of a puzzle whose elements were painted and later were assembled within the embassy. I believe the result is a successful and inspiring one", concluded the Ambassador.

„Map of Germany" puzzle consists of 28 pieces made by project partners from Republic of Moldova, including Art School „Mihai Dolgan" from Sângerei, Art School „Nicolae Sulac" from Florești, Art School „Maria Cibotari" from Cahul, Plastic Arts School from Bălți, Plastic Arts School from Rezina, Theoretical Lyceum „Mihail Sadoveanu" from Giurgiulești, Theoretical Lyceum „Mihail Kogălniceanu" from Chișinău, Academy of Music, Theater and Plastic Arts, Municipal Library „B.P. Hasdeu" from Chișinău, Kindergarten „Ghiocel" from Vadul lui Vodă, National College of Commerce of ASEM, Charity Association „Filantropia creștină" from Orhei, DAAD Professorship etc. The puzzle pieces were made in different techniques - painting, drawing, modeling, collage, origami, crochet etc.

Puzzle „Map of Germany" means German unity which is a historic community performance and a joint effort of befriended nations. On the other hand, the participation of partners from Moldova to making this puzzle demonstrates strengthening of good relation between Moldova and Germany.

This even is part of action „Together for unity" which involves 34 German diplomatic missions around the world and which highlights the historical moment that happened 25 years ago.

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Fabergé Ladle

„Puzzle-Germany”

October 6 – 27, 2015

#Exhibit of the Month