{"product_id":"theo-faberge-st-petersburg-collection-egg-of-the-covenant-sterling-silver-gilt-cobalt-glass-88-750","title":"Theo Fabergé St. Petersburg Collection Egg of the Covenant Ten Commandments Sterling Silver Gilt Cobalt Glass Limited Edition 88\/750","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis magnificent Judaica creation, titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Egg of the Covenant,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was produced in 1997 by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheo Fabergé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the last grandson of Peter Carl Fabergé. Hand-crafted in England, the piece features a rich, hand-cut cobalt blue 24% lead crystal egg body with gadrooned\/fluted lower detailing. The egg rests upon a frosted crystal hexagonal plinth anchored by four frosted glass obelisks, each trimmed in 18K gold-plated sterling silver mounts adorned with miniature Imperial crowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe removable upper shell is crowned with a finial representing the Burning Bush, set with rubies. Lifting the lid reveals the primary surprise: an engraved gold-finished internal deck displaying the Romanov double-headed eagle and hand-engraved signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Theo Fabergé No. 88\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Stored within the velvet-lined slot of the deck is the central surprise—a heavy 18K gold-plated sterling silver tablet representing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen Commandments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Decalogue), mounted on cobalt blue glass panels with a gold-plated crown hinge. The front faces of the tablets are deeply relief-engraved with the Hebrew text of the Ten Commandments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreator \/ Designer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Theo Fabergé (St. Petersburg Collection)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Egg of the Covenant (1997)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No. 88 \/ 750\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e London \/ Birmingham, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge \/ Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dated 1997 (Late 20th Century)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cobalt blue \u0026amp; frosted 24% lead crystal, Sterling Silver (.925), 18K Gold Vermeil \/ Gilt, Rubies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6.25\" H x 4.75\" W (Base)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully stamped with British Sterling Silver hallmarks: Maker’s mark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"TF\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Theo Fabergé), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"925\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Anchor\/Sponsor Assay Mark, Lion Passant, and Date Letter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"X\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1997).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cobalt crystal egg and frosted plinth base are in excellent structural condition, free of chips, cracks, or deep scratches. The sterling silver gilt fittings exhibit natural vintage age tarnish\/patina, particularly around the collar hallmarks, leaf mounts, and interior deck. The original gold finish shows light, authentic surface wear consistent with age and minimal handling. The interior velvet lining remains intact and clean. The Ten Commandments tablet hinge opens and closes smoothly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheo Fabergé and the St. Petersburg Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Andrew Moore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dauphin Publishing \/ St. Petersburg Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Featured in the official limited edition collection catalogue sections documenting Theo Fabergé's master creations (1997 series).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Authentic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Authenticity is confirmed by the following crucial markers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker's Mark \u0026amp; Silver Hallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stamped with the official \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"TF\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sponsor mark for Theo Fabergé alongside standard British assay marks for sterling silver (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Lion Passant).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraved Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The interior deck features the crisp, signature hand-engraving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Theo Fabergé\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along with the low limited edition number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"No. 88\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecution Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium 24% lead cut crystal weight, sharp relief engraving on the Hebrew Decalogue tablets, precise fit of the frosted obelisks, and authentic ruby-set finial detail match exact production specifications of the St. Petersburg Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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