BY FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF AUGUST HOLLMING, ST PETERSBURG, 1899-1904

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A JEWELLED GOLD STICKPIN
BY FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF AUGUST HOLLMING, ST PETERSBURG, 1899-1904
The terminal formed as the cypher of Grand Duke George Mikhailovich, surmounted by a diamond and ruby set Imperial crown, marked on pin; in a fitted case stamped 'June 12 1900'
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

Grand Duke George Mikhailovich (1863-1919) was the first cousin of Emperor Alexander III of Russia and a General in the Russian army. Born in Tbilisi, he was the second surviving son of Grand Duke Michael Nikolaevich and Princess Cecily of Baden.

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