Fabergé egg - Waltz of The Flowers - House of Faberge 24 Karat Gold Plated Faberge Egg with Music Box - Porcelain, Gold plated, Crystal - Forget Me Not

House of Fabergé for Franklin Mint – “Forget-Me-Not” Musical Egg – Porcelain – Waltz of the Flowers – Very Good Condition
Description
1. Object Description
Offered here is the elegant “Forget-Me-Not” Musical Egg, created by the House of Fabergé for The Franklin Mint as part of the decorative Musical Eggs collection.
The egg is made from fine porcelain with a lustrous, iridescent mother-of-pearl effect. Delicate blue forget-me-not flowers and green leaves decorate the surface, complemented by elaborate raised gold-coloured Rococo-style ornaments.
The domed lid is crowned by an ornamental finial. The egg is supported by an elaborate gold-coloured pedestal with a wide decorative base, giving the piece an elegant and balanced presentation.
The underside carries the original markings:
HOUSE OF FABERGÉ
Musical Eggs
Forget-me-not
Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz of the Flowers” TFM
The mechanical musical movement plays Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz of the Flowers” from The Nutcracker.
The musical mechanism has been tested and plays very well, with a clear and attractive melody.
Producer: House of Fabergé / The Franklin Mint
Collection: Musical Eggs
Title: Forget-Me-Not
Melody: Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz of the Flowers”
Material: Porcelain with decorative metal and gold-coloured details
Approximate height: 13.5 cm
Approximate diameter: 6 cm
Condition: Very good
Musical mechanism: Tested and working very well
The egg is in very good collector’s condition. Its iridescent porcelain surface, floral decoration and raised ornamental details retain a very attractive appearance.
No cracks or major damage are visible. Minor traces of age or handling may be present on the underside and gold-coloured surfaces.
Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the description and show the exact condition of the object.
2. Design and Musical Theme
The design draws inspiration from the opulent decorative eggs traditionally associated with the House of Fabergé. Its combination of an egg-shaped porcelain body, floral decoration and elaborate raised ornamentation reflects the elegant revival styles that influenced many Fabergé-inspired collector’s pieces.
The forget-me-not flower traditionally symbolises remembrance, lasting affection and cherished memories. Its small blue blossoms provide an attractive contrast to the iridescent white porcelain and warm gold-coloured ornamentation.
The musical selection complements the floral design. Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz of the Flowers” is one of the best-known pieces from The Nutcracker. Its graceful melody gives the decorative egg an additional musical dimension.
This example was produced as a licensed House of Fabergé collector’s item by The Franklin Mint. It is a later decorative collectible and is not presented as an antique Imperial Russian Fabergé creation.
3. Shipping
The musical egg will be packed with particular care due to its porcelain body, ornamental finial and projecting decorative elements.
The lid and body will be secured and protected separately where necessary. The object will be wrapped in several protective layers and placed inside a sturdy shipping carton with ample cushioning material.
When unpacking, the egg should be held by the solid porcelain body or pedestal. It must never be lifted by the finial or other decorative ornaments.
Any transport damage must be reported immediately to the carrier and documented with photographs of the parcel, packaging and contents.
International shipments may be subject to customs duties, import taxes or handling charges. These costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
4. Private Sale, Condition and Function
This is a vintage collector’s item offered in its present condition. The photographs form an integral part of the description and take precedence when assessing colour, condition and signs of age.
The musical mechanism was tested before the sale and plays very well. As this is an older mechanical movement, no permanent guarantee can be given for its future operation or running duration.
The mechanism should be wound carefully and never forced once resistance is felt.
Minor ageing, surface marks, patina, rubbing or variations in the gold-coloured finish may be present even when they are not immediately visible in every photograph.
Please examine all photographs carefully before bidding.