Bay Tree Easter Egg
Fabergé Museum in St. Petersburg.
The composition of base of the souvenir, made in the year of the 30-year anniversary of Maria Feodorovna coming to the throne, was an evergreen laurel. The upper part of the tree’s crown contains an opening for a key and a tiny lever, which, when pressed, releases a cover hidden by the leaves on the tree. A bird with iridescent feathers appears from inside the tree, and begins to sing. When the singing ends, the bird disappears. The leaves of the tree crown, shaped somewhat like an egg, are made of Sayan jade. The bright leaves are covered with amethysts, citrines, and pink diamonds, as well as small white enamel flowers. The tree is planted in a pot of white Mexican onyx, draped with golden trellis netting and hanging enamel garlands.
Bay Tree Easter Egg
Fabergé Museum in St. Petersburg.
The composition of base of the souvenir, made in the year of the 30-year anniversary of Maria Feodorovna coming to the throne, was an evergreen laurel. The upper part of the tree’s crown contains an opening for a key and a tiny lever, which, when pressed, releases a cover hidden by the leaves on the tree. A bird with iridescent feathers appears from inside the tree, and begins to sing. When the singing ends, the bird disappears. The leaves of the tree crown, shaped somewhat like an egg, are made of Sayan jade. The bright leaves are covered with amethysts, citrines, and pink diamonds, as well as small white enamel flowers. The tree is planted in a pot of white Mexican onyx, draped with golden trellis netting and hanging enamel garlands.