Reference:
9 - 617
Period:
c.1896 - 1899
Maker:
Maria I. Semenova
Place:
Moscow
Weight:
60.5gms – 2.13oz
Dimensions:
The silver egg
Height:
6.8cm - 2 3/4ins
Width:
4.65cm - 16/8ins
Dimensions:
The papier-mâché cover
Height:
9cm - 3 1/2ins
Width:
6cm - 2 1/4ins
Price:
GBP...................£ 1, 995-00
Condition: Gilded areas to top and bottom of the egg rubbed. Wear to papier-mâché casing.
Description
Russian silver egg by Maria I.
Semenova Moscow made between 1896-1899, with papier-mâché casing. The exterior of egg is engraved with roses, vines and foliage.
The egg opens to reveal a gilt interior. The papier-mâché casing has a depiction of a harbour scene with a sail boat
on one half and a mill with a water wheel on the other half.
.