Enamel Ginkgo Leaf Crêpe de Chine Scarf

DESIGNER'S NOTES

A unique Fox & Chave silk crêpe de chine scarf with a design after an opulent cigarette case by the Russian Jeweller to the Tsars, Peter Carl Fabergé (1846-1920)

The case is crafted in deep cobalt blue guilloché enamel over gold, with intricate gold inlaid ginkgo leaf motifs. The pattern is delicate and stylised, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. Decorated with rose-cut diamonds, possibly set in silver or platinum, adding further opulence, the design leans towards Art Nouveau, with naturalistic motifs and fluid lines, which were fashionable around 1890–1910.

At the time, cigarette smoking was a social norm among the aristocracy. Fabergé cigarette cases were not just functional, they were status symbols, often given as gifts between royals or nobles.

The likely workmaster of the piece was August Frederik Hollming who oversaw the creation of many similar pieces between 1908 and 1917. 

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STYLING

Wear your Fox & Chave crêpe de chine silk scarf in a variety of ways from the French Knot: Fold scarf in half, loop around neck, pull ends through loop, to the Infinity Knot: Loop scarf twice, tie ends in knot. More scarf styling ideas are available in this wonderful How to Tie a Scarf book.