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THBRare Imperial Era C.E. Bolin 14kt. Diamond Brooch, Workmaster Ivan A. Flink
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Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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LiveOct 21, 2025
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- Lot Description
late 19th/early 20th century, intricate oak leaf and branch design surmounted with a crown, acorn cap encrusted with Old Mine cut diamonds, set in silver, stamped with Russian "56" zolotnik gold standard, 14kt. yellow gold, St. George and the Dragon Moscow city mark, "IF" maker's mark for Ivan Antonovich Flink (c. 1852-1917), in original fitted box, printed "C.E. Bolin Court Jeweler, St. Petersburg and Moscow", in Cyrillic, 5-3/4 in. length, 1-1/4 in. widest area, 63.2 g
Provenance: According to consignor notes, this brooch was acquired by an Ohio Senator during his honeymoon in Russia in the late 19th century
Note: Founded in the late 18th century, the House of Bolin was among the most prestigious jewelry firms in Russia, serving the Imperial Court from 1839 onward. After the death of Carl Edvard Bolin in 1864, the firm passed to his sons, Edvard and Gustaf, who were both renewed as Crown Jewelers. In 1912, they received the unique distinction of hereditary nobility from Nicholas II—the only goldsmiths in Russia to be so honored.
Ivan Antonovich Flink, active as a workmaster for Bolin’s Moscow branch at the turn of the 20th century, was responsible for executing designs for the firm. Works bearing his mark, produced under Bolin’s Imperial warrant, are recognized as part of the corpus of Russian Imperial jewelry.
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- Provenance
According to consignor notes, this brooch was acquired by an Ohio Senator during his honeymoon in Russia in the late 19th century
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- Condition
overall good condition with very little wear, minor tarnishing； original box in distressed condition Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
