A 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 an elephant finial over a diamond encrusted star, and diamond and ruby coloured stone set twin headed bird motifs. The lower section is decorated with floral garlands. Nephrite jade plinth base with a diamond set twin headed bird motif on a circular foot. Opens to a silver bear with gem set eyes playing a drum on a fine guilloche enamel blue base. Comes with a wooden display case. 18cm tall. 310g total weight.
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