Tercentenary Egg

Decorative Egg-shaped ornament with gold accents, on a gold and marble base, with a gold crown on top, set against a peach-colored background.

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The Odessa Egg completes the series of four creations by Theo Fabergé inspired by the magnificent architecture of the four great cities of former Russia, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev and Odessa, where Carl Fabergé had his shops and workshops. The Odessa Egg, portraying the Hero City as it was known in Russia, is stylised with an adaptation of the Potemkin Steps. The Russian double headed eagle looks to both the continents of Europe and Asia.


The sterling silver Egg, with 18 karat gold is surmounted with the Imperial Crown and detailed with crossed anchors.

Within the Egg, a miniature vermeil screen enhanced with naval images. Within the screen, the hand woven silk brocade of the Russian double headed eagle.

Limited Edition Size
15

Year
2003

Measurements

Height approximately 300mm

Decorative porcelain and gold items, including a piece with a gold horse figurine on top and a porcelain dome with gold accents, set against a light beige background.