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535 - A Russian Style Diamond Set Gilded Silver, Enamel and Nephrite Jade Surprise Egg. Russian Imperial style 'Easter Egg' with ovoid silver-gilt mounted body in translucent blue. A hinged cover with a swan finial over a pierced scrolling band of diamonds, a diamond set cypher for Nicholas II flanked by red enamel scrolls, and silver-gilt crowns within laurel wreaths. Raised on a base modelled as a pair of lions over a circular nephrite jade base on four feet. Opens to a naturalistic silver frog with gem set eyes raised on a green enamelled lily pad on a yellow guilloche enamel base. Comes with a wooden display case. 18cm tall. 338.2g total weight. UK Mainland Shipping Only or arrange a courier service. Collection from Cadmore HQ is strongly advised.
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£3,500 - 7,000 (€4,100 - 8,400)Sale fees
A Russian Style Diamond Set Gilded Silver, Enamel and Nephrite Jade Surprise Egg. Russian Imperial style 'Easter Egg' with ovoid silver-gilt mounted body in translucent blue. A hinged cover with a swan finial over a pierced scrolling band of diamonds, a diamond set cypher for Nicholas II flanked by red enamel scrolls, and silver-gilt crowns within laurel wreaths. Raised on a base modelled as a pair of lions over a circular nephrite jade base on four feet. Opens to a naturalistic silver frog with gem set eyes raised on a green enamelled lily pad on a yellow guilloche enamel base. Comes with a wooden display case. 18cm tall. 338.2g total weight. UK Mainland Shipping Only or arrange a courier service. Collection from Cadmore HQ is strongly advised.
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