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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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"Walk of Hope" flashmob at the Museum

October 4, 2022

On October 4, the "Walk of Hope" flashmob took place, with the participation of over 60 young people, which was dedicated to the celebration of World Palliative Care Day, marked on the second Saturday of October.

The given action was organized by Hospices of Hope Moldova and the International Language Training Center ILTC, which decided to celebrate its 28th anniversary, together with the students of the Center, through an action to raise awareness and support terminally ill patients, part of the national Hospices of Hope Moldova network.

The flashmob started with a group walk, with the aim of involving the community in actions to promote the need for palliative care in Moldova, which started from Grigore Vieru square towards the Great National Assembly Square, the final point being the National Museum of History of Moldova.

The action ended by organizing a small reception, during which a fundraising campaign took place in support of Hospices of Hope Moldova, where the sum of 11,600 MDL was collected.

"It has already become a tradition to celebrate ILTC's anniversaries with contribution actions. Donating is not an obligation, but an opportunity to give back to the community. Through the donations made, but also through this Walk of Hope, together with the teachers and students of the Center, we contributed to saving lives, improving conditions for patients in need of palliative care within Hospices of Hope Moldova. The power of participation from each of us is what makes a difference in people's lives!" Victoria Galii, ILTC Director.

All funds collected will be directed towards the consolidation and development of palliative care services in the Republic of Moldova.

Co-organizer: International Language Training Center (ILTC)
Partners: National Museum of History of Moldova, Basavin Winery.