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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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Good Deeds Day

April 30, 2023

The National Museum of History of Moldova marked the Good Deeds Day, initiated in the Republic of Moldova by the Volunteer Center RVC, joining the world movement that encourages kindness and generosity towards others.

This event marked the end of April, giving visitors the opportunity to learn and enjoy the activities organized by the Public Relations and Museum Education Section.

The program of NMHM activities dedicated to the Good Deeds Day included:

-11:00 - The "Magic of Cucutenian vessels" workshop, addressed to primary and secondary school students (in Romanian). Coordinator: Galina Mîrzac, museographer, "Public Relations, Museum Education" section,
NMHM.
- 12.00 - Guide to the museum exhibitions, organized for the adult public (in Russian). Coordinator: Alina Parabina, museographer, "Public Relations, Museum Education" section, NMHM.
- 13.00 - "History and the art of writing" workshop, addressed to students from the middle and high school (in Romanian). Coordinator: Natalia Popovici, head of the "Public Relations, Museum Education" section, NMHM.
- 14.00 - Guided tour of the museum's exhibitions, organized for the adult public (in Romanian). Coordinator: Olga Andranovici, museographer, "Public Relations, Museum Education" section, NMHM.

NMHM is proud to be part of the team of institutions from more than 109 countries that marked Good Deeds Day, demonstrating that kindness and generosity are important to every community.

Thank you to all the visitors who participated in the Good Deeds Day and we hope you will join us at the next events organized at the museum!