#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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National Exhibition " Science for Peace and Development: Creativity, Experience, Perspectives"

November 10, 2022

Academy of Sciences of Moldova, The National History Museum of Moldova

On November 10, in the International Day of Science for Peace and Development, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova turned into an authentic exhibition center, where performance, innovation, creativity and originality reigned supreme. The researchers, guided by the message of this remarkable event, brilliantly showcased their results in their areas of competence obtained in the years 2020-2022, in the framework of several research projects.

Launched by the Academy of Sciences at the end of September, the National Exhibition "Science for Peace and Development: Creativity, Experience, Perspectives" gathered under its umbrella several research institutes, universities, agencies, museums with the aim of presenting their achievements, since the pandemic years have substantially reduced the possibilities to exhibit in the traditional format, our activity moving mostly to the virtual environment.

In this event, the National Museum of History of Moldova was represented by a stand that presented, in a multilateral way, all spheres of activity of MNIM. The participants of the event got acquainted not only with the current museum exhibitions, but also with the research activity of the museum, with the activities related to museum education, etc.

We thank the Academy of Sciences of Moldova for organizing this important event, intended to draw the attention of the general public to the importance of science and its development for peace and the benefit of people.