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Faberge Trinket Jewelry Box

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:187.50 - 281.25 USD
Faberge Trinket Jewelry Box
Faberge Trinket Jewelry Box. This jewelry box has blue translucent enamel under the crystal ornamentations in the form of crosses. Faberge?s superb enameling technique is regarded as one of his main contributions to art at the end of the last century. These wave (moire) designs are a common type of guilloche work on enameled articles by Faberge. The inside of the box is covered with blue enamel. Material: Pewter, Crystals, Enamel. Dimensions: 3.75in (L) X 2.25in (W) 1.5in (H) The famed Faberge eggs are jeweled eggs, often with the most ornate, minuscule designs on them. The House of Faberge made the original pieces from 1885 to 1917. At that time, they became popular gifts given during the Easter season. Larger versions were made for the Russian royal family, including Alexander III and Nicolas II. Of these, 42 of the 50 originals exist today. Most Faberge eggs, though, were much smaller and hung from a chain around the neck. These eggs have precious metals on them or gemstone decorations, often with intricate detailing. These are a symbol of luxury and thought of as individual masterpieces.