Samson Egg
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Theo Fabergé celebrates the beauty of Peterhof Palace with his Samson Egg. The silver and 18 kt gold Egg is hand engine-turned and guilloché enamelled. Malachite columns with architectural capitals are surmounted with heraldic dolphins.
Mounted upon the upper shell are two lions – eternal symbols of imperial majesty, hand-fashioned and superbly rendered. The finial is a miniature of the triple-headed eagle from the roof of the Peterhof Palace.
The ‘surprise’ shows Samson struggling with a mighty lion.
Limited Edition Size
50
Year
2007
Measurements
Height approximately 210 mm
