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August Wilhelm Holmström

1829 – 1903

Faberge workmaster

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Lived 1829 – 1903 (aged 73–74). August Wilhelm Holmström was a Finnish goldsmith.

August Wilhelm Holmström (2 October 1829 – 1903) was a Finnish jeweller. He was a senior member of Fabergé's workshop.

Life Born in Helsinki, Finland, he became an apprentice at the workshop of jeweller Karl Herold in St. Petersburg (1845–1850), then master in 1857 with his own workshop.

He was senior member of Fabergé's workshop, he was head jeweller and also produced parts for composite articles. He died in St. Petersburg. His son Albert Holmström (1876–1925) continued in his father's footsteps after his death and used the same mark, AH.

His daughter, Hilma Alina Holmström (1875–1936), and granddaughter, Alma Pihl (1888–1976), were both jewellery designers and workmasters at Fabergé. Alma designed the Winter Easter Egg and the Mosaic Easter Egg. His grandson, Oskar Woldemar Pihl (1890–1959), was also a jeweller and goldsmith.

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Important facts

Born
1829, Helsinki
Birth century
Died
1903, Russian Empire
Occupation
Goldsmith

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Who was August Wilhelm Holmström?

Faberge workmaster (1829–1903)

When was August Wilhelm Holmström born?

August Wilhelm Holmström was born in 1829 in Helsinki.

When did August Wilhelm Holmström die?

August Wilhelm Holmström died in 1903 in Russian Empire.

What was August Wilhelm Holmström's occupation?

August Wilhelm Holmström was a goldsmith.

What nationality was August Wilhelm Holmström?

August Wilhelm Holmström was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: August Wilhelm Holmström

· Wikidata: Q721946

· DBpedia: August Wilhelm Holmström

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