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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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"Welcome, spring!"

March 2, 2023

On March 2, 2023, in the hall on the ground floor, the National Museum of History of Moldova in collaboration with the Adam Mickiewicz Library, the Community Center for Children and Youth "Andries" and the School of Arts "Alexei Stârcea" organized an event dedicated to children, entitled "Welcome, spring!", to celebrate together the coming of spring and the tradition of martișor.

During the event, children had the opportunity to listen to the legend of mărțişor, make their own marțișor, recite poems, sing and dance with their friends and parents. The children had a unique experience, learning about the traditions and customs specific to this period, as well as the importance of national cultural values. They demonstrated their creativity and skill by making wonderful cards and trinkets, which were appreciated and generously given to museum visitors and staff. The event was a success and brought smiles to the faces of everyone present.

The National Museum of History of Moldova, Adam Mickiewicz Library, the "Andries" Community Center for Children and Youth and the "Alexei Stârcea" School of Arts will continue to promote cultural values and traditions, organizing such events for children and young people as often as possible. This event demonstrated the importance of preserving and passing on cultural heritage to new generations in a fun and educational way.

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Fabergé Ladle

"Welcome, spring!"

March 2, 2023

#Exhibit of the Month