Faberge guilloche enamel, silver and gold egg pendants with the flags of Great Britain and France,
the two Russian allies in the Triple Entente and the World Word I.
Each pendant is set with a glazed miniature gold frame on reverse. Both eggs were made in St. Petersburg by Faberge's workmaster Feodor Afanasiev. Clearly marked on gold suspension rings with master's initials, 56 zolotniks standard (14K), and kokoshnik facing right (assay mark for 1908-1917).
Height (w/o suspension ring) - 1,8 cm (3/4 in.). Enamel is in excellent condition (no restoration).
Interesting, historically important and very rare pieces.
UK egg - $8,500.00
France egg - $8,500.00
The Triple Entente ("entente" — French for "deal") was the alliance formed in 1907 among the Great Britain, the French Republic, and the Russian Empire.
On most Faberge eggs of this type, the British flag is smaller and usually painted over guilloche enamel (see Faberge The Forbes Collection, page 77). This large flag is done in three-color translucent enamel.
Egg pendants with the French flag are extremely rare.
Originally, the frames were probably fitted with miniature photographic portraits of King of England and French President.
Marked with workmaster's initials Cyrillic 'FA'.
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