19th Century Second Half. Paper Mache Easter Egg, Russian.#Easter Resurrection of Christ, Cathedral of Christ the Savior. via Hermitage Museum, Russia. hermitagemuseum.org
Keep Calm and Read my Scandalous Siblings Series Books 1-3. The scientifically gifted Jamison siblings beg assistance from the St. Martin clan to battle a greedy railway investment syndicate. https://books2read.com/suziloveES
Embracing Scandal By Suzi Love Book 1 Scandalous Siblings. Lady Rebecca Jamison saves her family from financial ruin by investing in railways, but when a greedy syndicate murders her friend, Becca is forced to beg assistance from Cayle St. Martin, the new Duke of Sherwyn. https://books2read.com/suziloveES
Scenting Scandal Book 2 Scandalous Siblings Series. Lady Laura Jamison uses her extraordinary olfactory senses to sniff out her perfect match, but after she evades an assassin’s bullets, twice, she is forced to accept the protection of their family friend, and her nemesis, Richard St. Martin, the Earl of Winchester. https://books2read.com/suziloveSS
The Jamisons join the St. Martins at the duke’s country estate but a December snowstorm doubles guest numbers. #Holidays #FamilySaga #HistoricalRomance https://books2read.com/suziloveDS
1890-1905 ca. Chatelaine Purse Of Silvered Cast Brass, English. #VictorianEra #EdwardianEra #Chatelaine #Antique books2read.com/SuziLoveChatelaines
1885 The Hen Egg, Imperial Faberge egg, Russia. Gold, rubies and enamel. Height: 6.4 cm. Made by The Fabergé firm, St Petersburg
An imperial Easter egg presented by Alexander III to his wife, Empress Maria Fiodorovna, for Easter 1885. The Hen, was made by Faberge at the behest of Emperor Alexander III for Empress Maria Fedorovna in 1885, possibly to mark the 20th anniversary of their betrothral. It imitates a natural egg and is golden, covered with a white opaque enamel. Inside there is a surprise in the form of a chicken figurine which held in its beak a ruby egg (presently lost). Via The Hermitage Museum, Russia.
1890-1900s Porcelain Easter Egg. Inscription “Christ is risen!”. The Kornilov Brothers Factory, St Petersburg. Via Hermitage Museum Faberge Easter Egg, Russia. books2read.com/suziloveEaster
A porcelain Easter egg from the 1890–1900s featuring the inscription “Christ is risen!” was a traditional Russian Orthodox Easter gift. They were produced by both the Kornilov Brothers Factory and the Imperial Porcelain Factory in St. Petersburg. The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg has a large collection of Imperial-era porcelain Easter eggs. These eggs were exchanged, hung on ribbons, or placed on stands during Easter as a symbol of life’s renewal. The words “Christ is Risen!” was a traditional Russian Easter greeting.
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1900 Friendship, or, Hoof Faberge Egg, Russia. Presented by Tzarina Alexandra to one of her friends. Red gold bowenite, diamonds, rubies and pearls.
In 1885, Faberge was commissioned by Tsar Alexander III of Russia to create an Easter egg for his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna. This became known as The Hen Egg, the first Imperial Faberge Egg, and is made of gold. The Empress was so happy with the gift that Alexander appointed Fabergé a ‘Goldsmith by Special Appointment to the Imperial Crown’ and the following year commissioned another egg. From then on, Faberge was given complete freedom with future Imperial designs which become even more elaborate every year. A famous Fabergé egg is one of sixty eight jeweled eggs made by Fabergé and his assistants for the Russian Tzars and private collectors between 1885 and 1917.
After the Russian Revolution, the House of Faberge was nationalized by the Bolsheviks and the Faberge family fled to Switzerland where Peter Carl Faberge died in 1920. Several of the Faberge Imperial eggs are still missing.1900 Friendship, or, Hoof #Faberge #Easter Egg. Presented by Tzarina Alexandra to one of her friends. Red gold bowenite, diamonds, rubies and pearls. Faberge Easter Egg, Russia.
Typical of the type of outfit a gentleman in the Georgian Era would wear to a wedding or important event. The jacket flares from the waist into multiple folds to give easier movement and the front has a long line of matching buttons. The breeches have a buttoning front flap. Part of the costume collection at Ham House, Surrey, UK. Part of the National Trust, UK. nationaltrustimages.org.uk
1916 Steel Military Surprise Faberge Easter Egg, Russia. Gift from Nicholas II to his wife Tzaritsa Alexandra Fyodorovna. Surprise is a miniature painting on an easel of the Tzarin planning with his generals in field. Faberge Easter Egg, Russia.
The name Faberge is associated with the Russian Imperial family for whom most of the world’s most famous eggs were created. In 1870, Faberge inherited his father’s jewelry business and quickly became known for his brilliant designs. A display of his work and the gold medal he was awarded in Moscow’s Pan-Russian Exhibition of 1882 brought him to the attention of the Russian nobility.
In 1885, Faberge was commissioned by Tsar Alexander III of Russia to create an Easter egg for his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna. This became known as The Hen Egg, the first Imperial Faberge Egg, and is made of gold. The Empress was so happy with the gift that Alexander appointed Fabergé a ‘Goldsmith by Special Appointment to the Imperial Crown’ and the following year commissioned another egg. From then on, Faberge was given complete freedom with future Imperial designs which become even more elaborate every year. A famous Fabergé egg is one of sixty eight jeweled eggs made by Fabergé and his assistants for the Russian Tzars and private collectors between 1885 and 1917.
After the Russian Revolution, the House of Faberge was nationalized by the Bolsheviks and the Faberge family fled to Switzerland where Peter Carl Faberge died in 1920. Several of the Faberge Imperial eggs are still missing.
