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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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Activities dedicated to the International Day of Children with Cancer

15-17 February 2024

Last week, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, there were activities dedicated to the International Day of Children with Cancer, marked annually on February 15.

On February 15, the facade of the Museum was lit up in golden yellow, which expresses solidarity with children facing oncological diseases. Through this, an atmosphere of sensitization and awareness was created among the population regarding the importance of support for these children and their families during the difficult period they are going through.

Later, on February 17, 30 children who beat the fight against cancer had a day full of activities at the Museum. They discovered the history of the exhibits in our halls and participated in various creative workshops.

In addition, the motorcycle club "Răzeșii Moldovei" launched a fundraising initiative to support this cause and to support children with cancer in Moldova through a motorcycle race - Health Ride for Children ( https://hrfc.md/ ) which will take place on April 21, 2024 in the city center.

Event participants and their supporters will be able to meet children and teenagers who have beaten this disease. This will be a great opportunity to show your support for these little heroes.

The activities were organized in partnership with "Viața fără leucemie" Association and "Răzeșii Moldovei".