Russian Trinket, Jewel, Music Box Egg - With Damage
Russian Royal trinket, jewel, music box egg on stand, after the original 1902 Duchess of Marlborough egg by Carl Faberge. Enamel & gilt over pewter with embedded Austrian crystals. Top portion removes to reveal a hidden trinket, jewel box with magnetic closure. Music box plays Nutcracker Suite. **** missing the serpent handles that had been located on both sides of the egg, evident by 2 places on each side that appear to be missing crystals., requiring minor repair with gilt paint, otherwise in perfect working condition. 7 3/4" H.Â
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Russian Royal trinket, jewel, music box egg on stand, after the original 1902 Duchess of Marlborough egg by Carl Faberge. Enamel & gilt over pewter with embedded Austrian crystals. Top portion removes to reveal a hidden trinket, jewel box with magnetic closure. Music box plays Nutcracker Suite. **** missing the serpent handles that had been located on both sides of the egg, evident by 2 places on each side that appear to be missing crystals., requiring minor repair with gilt paint, otherwise in perfect working condition. 7 3/4" H.Â