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Lot Essay
This large and impressive tea and coffee service, housed in its original fitted case, was made by Fabergé’s Moscow branch. The substantial silver tray, produced between 1899 and 1908, is distinctly Rococo in style, while the remaining pieces, made after 1908, reflect a more Neoclassical aesthetic. This stylistic contrast, together with the differing production dates, suggests that the owner assembled the service over time. Fabergé subsequently unified the set by matching the engraved initial 'L' across all pieces and supplied a custom-made wooden case to house the complete service.
Following its success in St Petersburg, Fabergé established a branch in Moscow in 1887. As the historic centre of the Russian silver trade, Moscow offered new opportunities for the firm to expand both the scale and variety of its designs. The Moscow workshop produced an extensive range of objects, from tablewares and presentation pieces to trophies and large-scale ceremonial works.
By 1900, Moscow had become the principal centre for Fabergé’s most ambitious silver creations, executed in both Classical and Neo-Russian styles. The eclectic range of designs produced in Fabergé’s Moscow branch reflects the diversity of its clientele.
Following its success in St Petersburg, Fabergé established a branch in Moscow in 1887. As the historic centre of the Russian silver trade, Moscow offered new opportunities for the firm to expand both the scale and variety of its designs. The Moscow workshop produced an extensive range of objects, from tablewares and presentation pieces to trophies and large-scale ceremonial works.
By 1900, Moscow had become the principal centre for Fabergé’s most ambitious silver creations, executed in both Classical and Neo-Russian styles. The eclectic range of designs produced in Fabergé’s Moscow branch reflects the diversity of its clientele.