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Peter CarL Fabergé´s Eggs

Peter Carl Faberge was one of the most famous jewellers in history, known especially for the Easter eggs that he created for the Russian royal family. 

Faberge produced at least 52 eggs for the Imperial family between (1885-1916),
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"Memory of Azov Egg" 1891 
Picture by Stan Shebs
All included a surprise when opened, thanks to intricate mechanisms. 
"The Moscow Kremlin Egg" 1906
Picture by Stan Shebs
Each egg was designed to a theme, often taken from remarkable events in Russia or Romanov´s family celebrations.
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Gatchina Palace Egg, 1901