Fabergé egg - Egg - Crystal - Gold-inlaid crystal

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Magnificent large vintage Russian crystal egg featuring motifs by K. Fabergé, unique and rare to find, with ruby color and inlays of pure gold, depicting leaves and birds.
The history of K. Fabergé's 'motifs' is mainly linked to the famous Imperial Easter Eggs, which originated in 1885 as a wedding gift from Tsar Alexander III to his wife. The idea of giving a precious and unique egg sparked an annual tradition of creating increasingly elaborate eggs, commissioned by Alexander III and later by Nicholas II, until 1917. Each egg features a specific theme, often related to Russian history or the imperial family, and contains a 'surprise' inside.

Magnificent large vintage Russian crystal egg featuring motifs by K. Fabergé, unique and rare to find, with ruby color and inlays of pure gold, depicting leaves and birds.
The history of K. Fabergé's 'motifs' is mainly linked to the famous Imperial Easter Eggs, which originated in 1885 as a wedding gift from Tsar Alexander III to his wife. The idea of giving a precious and unique egg sparked an annual tradition of creating increasingly elaborate eggs, commissioned by Alexander III and later by Nicholas II, until 1917. Each egg features a specific theme, often related to Russian history or the imperial family, and contains a 'surprise' inside.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
194 g
Title additional information
Gold-inlaid crystal
Number of items
1
Model
Egg
Material
Crystal
Country of Origin
Russia
Colour
Gold, Red
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970
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Objects sold
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