This malachite-veneered vase was made in St Petersburg, possibly to a design, dated 1826, by Ivan Galberg (1778–1863). The design is identical to the shape of the vase and pedestal although it does not show the gilt bronze mounts in the form of the imperial Russian and British royal arms which are applied on either side. Nicholas I’s consort, Alexandra Feodorovna, sent the vase via the Russian Ambassador, Prince Lieven, as a gift for George IV to add to the furnishings at Windsor Castle.

Sent by Empress Alexandra Feodorovna to George IV, 1827