RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ANTIQUE BERGAMASCO CDV RUSSIA GRAND DUCHESS MARIA ALEXANDROVNA

Description: Shipping Internationally with the Global Shipping Program by USPS Priority Mail For International Buyer's, please read the disclaimer, at the bottom of the page ! Here is a vintage Russian CDV of the Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, She was the only daughter of Tsar Alexander II. She married Queen Victoria's son Prince Alfred and assumed the title Duchess of Edinburgh. Queen Victoria openly envied Maria's stunning jewelry collection. This a Bergamasco photo. It is 2 1/2" X 4". It is in good condition with maybe some yellowing with age. Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna was born on 17 October 1853 as the daughter of Emperor Alexander II of Russia and his first wife, Empress Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, who was known as Princess Marie of Hesse and by Rhine. She was one of eight siblings, though her eldest sister Alexandra did not survive to adulthood. In 1868 – while visiting family – Maria met Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, who was Queen Victoria’s second son who was visiting his sister Princess Alice. On 11 July 1873, Alfred officially asked for Maria’s hand in marriage, and she accepted his proposal. He sent a telegram to Queen Victoria, “Marie and I were engaged this morning. Cannot say how happy I am. Hope your blessing rests on us.” Alexander wasn’t about to just let his daughter go. He granted her the grand sum of £100,000 as a dowry, plus an annual allowance of £32,000. She also received some very fine jewelry , including items that had belonged to Catherine the Great. As a wedding present, he had a complete parure of diamonds and rubies made for her. He also made Alfred an honorary chief of a Russian Guards regiment and named a Russian battleship after him. Photographer Charles Bergamasco (1830, Sardinia Italy - 1896, Saint Petersburg, Russia) Born in Northern Italy, Charles Bergamasco moved to St Petersburg in the 1840s with his mother, a painter. He started as an actor at the French Theatre in St Petersburg but became interested in the daguerreotype process and went to Paris to study it. He returned to St Petersburg to open his own studio and after a few years became well known there and in Europe,winning prizes at exhibitions, photographing at many courts & receiving several decorations. He visited England in 1877 & took a number of photographs of Queen Victoria & her family. More information could be found on the Internet on different websites like Wikipedia, etc. This rare CDV is in good condition. Size: Approximately 2 3/8 x 4 1/8 inch. The photo may have: light wear, scratching, toning, fading, minor staining, spotting, soft or dinged corners. Nice image, with great display potential. DISCLAIMER: Most often, our merchandise is old and or used. Because of this, it is sold as found, the same as in any other auction. We will try to describe these items to the best of our ability and would not misrepresent anything intentionally. We list the defects, problems and imperfections we see on the items, but we can sometimes overlook something or make a mistake. We will admit that we are not experts on everything we sell so please look at the pictures for condition and email us with any questions before bidding if you have any. If you are unsure of your decision after you ask for additional information or clarification on an item, please do not bid. All items are sold "AS IS." No refunds and no returns. We are happy to combine shipping. For International Buyer's: Custom and import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility ! FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR SIMILAR ITEMS PRESS ON МE, NEXT TO FEEDBACK. ДЛЯ ИНФОРМАЦИИ И ДЛЯ ПРЕОБРЕТЕНИЯ ПРЕДМЕТОВ ЖМИ НА МОЁ ИМЯ РУССКАЯ ИМПЕРАТОРСКАЯ КОЛЛЕКЦИЯ.ЦАРСКИЕ ПРЕДМЕТЫ АНТИКВАРИАТА : СЕРЕБРО, ЭМАЛЬ, ФАБЕРЖЕ, ОРДЕНА, МЕДАЛИ, ЖЕТОНЫ, ЗОЛОТЫЕ РУБЛИ. ВСЁ О РУССКОЙ ИМПЕРИИ ДО 1917 ГОДА !

Price: 45 USD

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-04T18:13:58.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.95 USD