Imperial Russian 84 and Rose Quartz Egg Pendant by AT Alexander Tillander

Gilded Silver Filigree and Rose Quartz Egg Pendant by "AT" Alexander Tillander [1]. This Imperial Russian Filigree and Rose Quartz pendant is in excellent condition (see pictures). It is a rare Filigree pendant with a small rose quartz egg inside, it is marked on the bail "AT" for the Imperial Russian Workmaster Alexander Tillander [1] and 84 for 875 Imperial Silver (see pictures). This pendant will make an excellent addition to any collection. TILLANDER - JEWELLERS OF ST. 32 - by Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm. Tillander was established by Alexander Tillander in Russia in 1860. After completing a seven year apprenticeship with a master goldsmith he went to work for Carl Becks who was a supplier to the Russian Imperial court. Before long however, Alexander decided to go into business on his own and at just 23 he opened his first premises in the heart of St Petersburg.

His business focused on producing fashionable design led jewels and objet d'art with the highest quality craftsmanship - a feature that would become synonymous with the firm. At the beginning of the 1890s Alexander's son Alexander Jr. He joined the family business and set about making his mark by opening a new branch which dealt in second hand jewellery as well as investing in the export of the popular Russian mined gemstone Demantoid Garnet. By the early 20th century business was booming and Alexander Jr was now running the whole business by himself. Whilst the firm remained relatively unscathed by the Russian Revolution of 1905, the same was not true of the one that occurred in 1917.

Along with many other Russian jewellery manufacturers, the firm was forced to closed and the Tillander family moved their lives and business to Helsinki. Here, in 1918 Alexander Jr.

Tillander and the firm is still in existence today and remains family owned. If you have further questions regarding condition please send me a message and I will be happy to assist.

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