60th Anniversary Egg

THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EGG

Theo Fabergé, the last grandson of Russian Imperial Jeweller Carl Fabergé, created the 60TH ANNIVERSARY EGG to celebrate the sixty years which have passed since the creation of the modern state of Israel. Since the 1990s Theo always wanted to travel to Israel and had wanted to design an Egg for Israel. He had chosen the Menorah outside the Knesset building as the ‘surprise’. In fact he had personally made a beautiful menorah in 1987 using diverse materials including gold, pink ivory, mammoth ivory and ebony wood.

Theo chose guilloché enamel and precious metal for the 60TH ANNIVERSARY EGG, the technique made famous by his grandfather. The Egg is formed in fine silver, hand engine-turned and enamelled in the azure blue of the Israeli flag. The finial is the Star of David crafted in silver and 24-carat gold; from its ornamental support are suspended gilded tassels.

To the top of the Egg, Theo Fabergé applies the Badge of Jerusalem, designed by A Koren and chosen as the official symbol of the city on the first of the month of Adar, 1950; the lion of Judah appears in front of the wall, and an olive branch stands out in relief against the pristine white enamel. To the lower half appear the famous Fabergé swags and bows, and the Egg is posed on a base of ornamentally turned silver and gold.

Open the Egg, and in the tradition of the Fabergé family, the surprise, Formed in sterling silver and decorated with 24-carat gold, the Menorah designed by Benno Elkan and presented by the British Parliament to stand in front of the Knesset. The Menorah is decorated with 18 brilliant-cut diamonds and is recreated in miniature detail.

Theo Fabergé’s 60TH ANNIVERSARY EGG is an eloquent testimony to the world’s applause for the endurance of the State of Israel, and its fine craftsmanship and exquisite design bear witness to mankind’s lasting aspiration for beauty and truth.

It was always Theo Fabergé’s ambition that Number One in the Edition, would be presented to the State of Israel. On the 60th Anniversary, what a perfect time for Theo’s wish to be fulfilled.

Edition of 60 for the world market
Presentation in golden carriage-case
Height 15 cms.

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