Beschreibung:

A FINE 18CT GOLD, ENAMEL, DIAMOND AND EMERALD LIMITED EDITION EASTER EGG AND SURPRISE, VICTOR MAYER FOR FABERGÉ, NUMBERED 1/25 CIRCA 1996 Of ovoid form applied with royal blue guilloché enamel supported on a gold base with three finely chased legs, the lid decorated with a cabochon emerald and diamond cluster finial and gold Russian Imperial Eagle and fleur-de-lys, with emerald push piece, the emeralds together weighing approximately 1.32 carats opening to reveal a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.12 carats within a circular gold collet, weight approximately 129 grams, height approximately 750mm, signed Fabergé, with workmaster's marks for Victor Mayer, numbered 1/25, accompanied by a Fabergé certificate, presentation box and outer packaging. Accompanied by an International Gemmological Institute Laboratory Report numbered F2D14084 stating Colour F, clarity VVS2. Estimate $15,000-20,000 Condition: Overall in very good condition, with very minor signs of wear to gold, light surface scratches and minor tarnish to base and light tarnish to inner rim. Round brilliant-cut diamonds are bright and lively. Emerald of medium saturation and good brilliance. Enamel overall in very good condition. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Sold for $16,000