1897 Coronation Royal Imperial Easter Egg 3.8 Inches Tall
$49.09 USD
- Dimensions: 3.8 Inches Tall (on stand) x 2.5 Inches Wide; the miniature coach measures 2.6 Inches Long.
- Exquisite Materials: Crafted from gold-plated pewter with radiant yellow enamel and red coach accents.
- Dazzling Details: Features a raised gold lattice pattern, black eagle motifs, and Austrian crystals.
- Hidden Surprise: The hinged egg opens to reveal a removable, highly detailed miniature royal coach.
- Elegant Display: Rests gracefully upon an ornate gold-tone stand and features a secure magnetic closure.
- Premium Packaging: Arrives safely and beautifully presented in a padded satin-lined gift box.
The Royal History:
Commissioned in 1897 by Tsar Nicholas II as an Easter gift for Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, this famous masterpiece commemorates her ceremonial entry into Moscow following the 1896 coronation. The original treasure, which took over a year to complete under workmaster Mikhail Perkhin, featured translucent yellow enamel designed to resemble the gold cloth gown worn by the Empress. It was adorned with diamond-set black eagles symbolizing the Romanov dynasty.
Inside, the authentic masterpiece concealed a remarkably detailed miniature 18th-century Imperial coach created by Georg Stein, complete with moving wheels and opening doors. Once proudly displayed in the Empress's apartment at the Winter Palace, this design is one of the most celebrated royal creations in history, with the original estimated to be worth around $24 million today.