Description:

- 2.7 Inches Tall (on a stand) x 1.6 Inches in Diameter
- Gold Plated Pewter, Austrian Crystals
- Enameled
- The Egg is Openable
- Hand Painted
- Padded Satin Lined Gift Box

Inspired by the legendary jeweled Easter eggs created between 1885 and 1917 for the imperial court, this elegant miniature reflects the refined craftsmanship and creativity that made those masterpieces world famous. Commissioned by Tsar Alexander III and later continued by Tsar Nicholas II, the historic eggs were presented each Easter as personal and symbolic gifts, often incorporating precious metals, translucent guilloché enamel, and intricate gemstone settings.

Many of the original creations featured ingenious mechanical elements or functional surprises hidden within the enameled shell, including clocks, miniature portraits, and automaton figures. Echoing that tradition, this richly enameled blue egg is adorned with gold tone scalloped detailing and sparkling crystal accents, with a clock concealed inside. The hinged design opens smoothly and closes securely with a magnetic clasp, offering both decorative beauty and functional charm. Resting on an ornate stand and presented in a padded satin lined gift box, it captures the spirit of historic Imperial Easter artistry in a refined collectible form.