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This is the first of seven extraordinary eggs created for Varvara Kelkh that rival in importance and beauty for the eggs made for Czar Alexander III and Alexander II. The outside of the egg is deep ruby-red enamel with a band of hand-set Austrian crystals encircling the egg's perinmeter. Inside, the egg contains and oval of matte white with a matte yellow yolk. The yolk opens to disclose a brightly enamelled hen that opens to reveal a tiny portrait of Czarevich Alexei, propped on an easel.
Height 3 1/2" without stand
from Lutz, FL on 7/11/2008
Comments about Faberge Kelkh Hen Egg:
The egg was packaged well, no problems with its safety. All surprises were included. It graces my shelf, and is a great addition to my already sizeable Faberge collection. One can't have too many Faberge items.