
"Moscow Egg"
The Imperial City of Moscow, favored by the Fabergé Dynasty
and St. Basil's Cathedral, were the inspirations for Theo Fabergé to design the
Moscow Egg. The fine gold and sterling silver Egg reflects the architecture of
the Cathedral in the winter months, with the intricate towers and cupolas. The
cupolas are hand carved and faceted from lapis, rose quartz, tiger's eye and
malachite.
On opening the Egg, the surprise, a vermeil stand bearing the Imperial Russian
Eagles, woven in gold and silk, offset with faceted rubies.