Antique Vintage Sterling Silver Russian Fabergé Enamel Wedding Egg Estate Stand

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Antique Vintage Sterling Silver Russian Fabergé Enamel Wedding Egg Estate Stand:
$800.00

Age Circa: Antique C. 1920-1930
Markings:An Illegible Maker\'s Mark, An anchor representing the piece being assayed in St. Petersburg, A hammer and sickle hallmark
Country of Origin:Russian Federation
Brand:Fabergé
Gram Weight:81.6 Grams
Metal Type: .925 Sterling Silver
Material:Enamel
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Item Measurements:The egg measures 3\" by 1.75\".
Notable Features:Russian, Fabergé, Signed, Floral/Butterfly Motif, Applied silver designs, Vibrant Guilloché enamel, Gold wash
Damage: Age appropriate wear, light enamel loss, the top is a little loose and does not close all the way down but this can easily be fixed.
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The History
This beautiful piece comes from the Art Deco Era! The Art Deco Era is famous for being the \"Gatsby\" or \"Roaring Twenties\" Era. Many gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period.
During the Art Deco Period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Guilloché engraving was combined with enameling during the late 19th century by Carl Fabergé, a Russian jeweller best known for the creation of Fabergé eggs. This successful integration of metal and glass appeared soon after Michael Perchin became head-goldmaster for Fabergé in 1886. Under his direction, guilloché engraving became increasingly complex. After firing, each piece was polished by hand using a wooden wheel covered with chamois leather. These techniques were difficult and time-consuming, but Fabergé’s craftsmen made them seem easy.
The trend was soon adopted by other great jewelry houses of the time, including Bolin, Cartier, Chaumet, Boucheron and Tiffany & Co. Jeweled clocks, watch cases, cigarette/cigar cases, picture frames, parasol handles, combs, mirrors, pens, buckles, matching button sets, and compact purses like this piece are just a few of the tempting trinkets made of guilloché enamel that proliferated from 1890 to 1920.
The egg includes some of the finest Russian silversmith work we have ever come across. The style of the enamel and silver work is a classic Art Nouveau design. In Russian culture, this would have been a gift for a major event, usually a wedding, with a surprise inside of it. It would have been custom made for a very wealthy court official or person of prominence. The idea of opulence within the Russian culture went into everyday display pieces like this.All packages are sent via USPS First Class Insured Mail unless another shipping option is chosen by the buyer. Buy It Now items ship for free (domestically). Shipping on sale items is priced as follows:

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