House of Faberge Masquerade Ball

"Long ago, on a cold winter night in St. Petersburg,

 couples entered their golden carriages on route to the Winter Palace
as guests for a splendid ball.
As they travelled, the precious jewels that adorned their luxurious costumes
 glistened in the bright moonlight.
Upon arrival, the guests sat down to an amazing feast of gourmet dishes
and delicacies from around the world.
 After dinner, entertained by talented musicians, the couples danced the night away,
anxiously awaiting for the secret to be revealed.
 For on this magical night, The identity of the guest of honour was concealed by a jewelled mask.
 And not until the stroke of midnight would her breath-taking beauty be made known to all.
 Magnificent balls such as this were a reality during the reign of the czars and czarinas of Imperial Russia.
 Probably a guest at many of these legendary parties, was Peter Carl Faberge,
Esteemed Jeweller and Goldsmith
To these rulers, received glorious inspiration for his works of art from the incredible extravagance of the time.

 

 

Queen of Swan Lake Odette of the Masquerade Ball

House of  Faberge 1990

The Enchanted Swan Queen" was inspired by the timeless story of Swan Lake

She is crafted of fine bisque porcelain with hand painted life like features

with stunning blue eyes she has honey blonde hair

crown with a sequin leaf  large white feathers

she is wearing a gown rich of ivory white satin she has an over lay

 of tulle woven with gold thread edged with scalloped gold lace and pearls

her shoulders are caped with sequin leaves and her neck line is

draped with golden beads her dress is trimmed with hundreds of feathers

her cape rich of ivory white satin is lined with metallic gold and edged with gold beads

her stunning mask of 22kt gold   is adorned with gold beads and white ostrich feathers

doll stands 22" tall

description  taken from image

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Queen of the Masquerade ball

House of Faberge

No one knows who she is but her magnificent shows an air of nobility

she is crafted of fine hand-painted porcelain

she wears a shimmering rich golden brocade her black bodice is trimmed

with gold lace she wears a luxury golden sash around her waist

her sweeping cape of gold lame  is luxuriously lined with black chiffon

she wears opera length gloves made of tulle trimmed with gold lace

she has a 22kt gold necklace adorned with a jet black crystal

her mask of 22kt gold is adorned with amber rhinestones black tulle dotted with

crystals and trimmed with black feathers

description taken from image

she stands 22" tall

doll reader Dec 1991

 

 

Moonlight Masquerade
she is an original design by the House of Faberge
 Crafted from fine  bisque porcelain,
hand-painted
lavishly costumed in an authentic Imperial Russian ensemble
This mysterious guest is gowned in rich royal-blue velvet coat accented with glittering  golden braid
 enhanced by 10 radiant rhinestones, and Siam crystals.
 Her dress of a snow white floral jacquard is adorned with an intricately designed brooch
 embellished with accents of gold electroplate.
 Her beautiful gloves are accented with 24 karat gold and dazzling Siam cabochons.
 Atop her shining hair which is specially  hand-styled French braid
sits a lavishly decorated headpiece inspired by the Russian Kokochnik
which perfectly complements the mask, which hides her identity.
 her hands are a pair of beautifully sculpted
 gloves enhanced by 24 karat gold
She stands 23” tall
she is hallmarked 1991

gloves enhanced by 24 karat gold
She stands 23” tall
she is hallmarked 1991