Fabergé Imperial Egg Collection Limoges Porcelain Plates, Set of 4, 24k Gold Rim, 6" Cabinet Plates

Between 1885 and 1916, the House of Fabergé in St. Petersburg created a legendary series of jeweled Easter eggs for the Romanov tsars, each one hiding a surprise and each now counted among the great treasures of the decorative arts. This group of four porcelain plates pays tribute to that legacy on the fine white porcelain of Limoges, the French city whose name has meant quality china since kaolin clay was discovered nearby in the 18th century. Each plate centers a richly detailed lithograph of a single egg: the Swan Egg; the Gold, Enamel, and Jeweled Egg; the lapis lazuli Czarevitch Egg of 1912, made in honor of the young heir Alexei; and the 1908 Alexander Palace Egg, which opens to reveal a miniature of the imperial family's favorite home. Each scene is framed by a rim of 24k gold. In excellent condition with no chips or cracks, the set makes its very own jewel-like display.

Dimensions: 6" Dia