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The Peter the Great Egg is presented in rich Romanov-red guilloche enamel, hand engine-turned in a pattern representing the waves on the River Neva.
In 24-karat gold on hallmarked sterling silver, the top is adorned with the sea-gryphons found on the City's magnificent Admiralty Building.
To the rear appear the eagles of the Czars, their double-heads symbolizing Russia's conjuncture between Europe and Asia.

The Finial is the Russian Imperial Crown in vermeil set with a cabochon ruby.
The base bears raised anchors, interpolating the distinctive Fabergé swags.
Theo's Holtzapffel lathe, dating from 1861, crafts the ornamentally-turned foot upon which the creation stands.

In the family tradition, there is a surprise within the Egg; the statue of Peter the Great on his galloping stallion, rearing to crush the snake of evil, poised atop a granite block.
Modelled in sterling silver throughout, and bearing a patina to resemble Etienne Falconet's original statue, the surprise stands on a hand-turned decorated base.

Limited Edition 30
Height approximately 7 inches
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