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Antique Russian Fabergé-Style 14k Vari-Colored Gold & Enamel Egg with Diamonds, Rubies & a Surprise Sterling Elephant by Henrik Wigstrom
$14,600
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A wonderful example of Fabergé-style guilloché enameling technique makes this Russian Egg rare and special. The initials “HW,” stamped on the bottom of the stand, is that of work master Henrik Wigstrom (1862-1923), the 20th-century artist who was a crucial craftsman for the Fabergé company.
A vibrant, translucent red enamel covers a wavy guilloche background pattern on the body of the egg. Additional embellishments include chased and engraved laurel festoons and ribbons in tri-color 14k gold, and 16 round Rubies, bezel set in 14k rose gold, decorate the bows that encircle the egg. A total of 189 rose-cut Diamonds add accents of sparkle surrounding the egg. The top of the egg is hinged and opens to reveal a darling Sterling Silver elephant with Ruby eyes and a gold crown. The inside of the top is covered in white fluffy velvet to protect the elephant. The egg is housed in a nifty wooden box for safe keeping. This whole piece is in excellent condition.
- Size: 5-7/8” high (14.9cm); 2-3/8” (6.0cm) at base
- Tri-colored 14k gold: rose, yellow and green
- Rose cut Diamonds: 189 total (approximately 1-1.3mm in size)
- Guilloché enamel
- Gems: 16 Ruby cabochons (2.5mm each)
- Weight: 375.89 grams complete
- Original wooden box with latch
- Stamped hallmarks: “HW” and “56” (14k), and “Fabergé” in Cyrillic alphabet. Metal content confirmed with Niton X-ray fluorescence analyzer.
A vibrant, translucent red enamel covers a wavy guilloche background pattern on the body of the egg. Additional embellishments include chased and engraved laurel festoons and ribbons in tri-color 14k gold, and 16 round Rubies, bezel set in 14k rose gold, decorate the bows that encircle the egg. A total of 189 rose-cut Diamonds add accents of sparkle surrounding the egg. The top of the egg is hinged and opens to reveal a darling Sterling Silver elephant with Ruby eyes and a gold crown. The inside of the top is covered in white fluffy velvet to protect the elephant. The egg is housed in a nifty wooden box for safe keeping. This whole piece is in excellent condition.
- Size: 5-7/8” high (14.9cm); 2-3/8” (6.0cm) at base
- Tri-colored 14k gold: rose, yellow and green
- Rose cut Diamonds: 189 total (approximately 1-1.3mm in size)
- Guilloché enamel
- Gems: 16 Ruby cabochons (2.5mm each)
- Weight: 375.89 grams complete
- Original wooden box with latch
- Stamped hallmarks: “HW” and “56” (14k), and “Fabergé” in Cyrillic alphabet. Metal content confirmed with Niton X-ray fluorescence analyzer.
Item id: 1340
Color: Gold, Red, Rose Gold
Style: Arts and Crafts, Russian Revival, Victorian
Theme: Color, Ethnic, Floral, Wildlife
Origin: Russia • Russian
Purpose: Displays
Item type: Antique
Color: Gold, Red, Rose Gold
Style: Arts and Crafts, Russian Revival, Victorian
Theme: Color, Ethnic, Floral, Wildlife
Origin: Russia • Russian
Purpose: Displays
Item type: Antique
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