Reference:                    9 – 617
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..........£ POA
Condition: Gilded areas to top and bottom of the egg rubbed. Wear to the papier-mâché casing.
Description:
A Russian silver egg by Maria I. Semenova, Moscow, made between 1896-1899 with an associated 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.