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Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. HOW IS THEO RELATED TO CARL FABERGÉ?


Theo’s father, Nicholas Fabergé, was Carl’s youngest son. In 1906, Nicholas left Russia for England to help manage the Fabergé’s London shop. In 1917, Nicholas was left stranded in London after the Russian Revolution, and Theo was born in 1922 in London.

 

2. DOES THEO MAKE EVERY EGG?


Theo personally designs every creation in the St Petersburg Collection.

These are original works of art and are not copies of ‘Grandfather’s’ pieces.

 

3. WHERE DO THE FABERGÉS LIVE?


Mr Fabergé lived in the south of England. The St.Petersburg Collection was started in 1985. Prior to 1985, Mr Fabergé worked on individual commissions (many of which are featured in his book Theo Fabergé and the St.Petersburg Collection.) During this period, he was elected Freeman of the City of London, a Prizeman of the Worshipful Company of Turners. He became honorary Liveryman.

 

4. HOW MANY EGGS ARE IN THE COLLECTION & HAVE ANY SOLD OUT?


There are approximately 75 Eggs in the Collection, of which approximately 30 are completely sold out.

Additionally, the Collection has a number of unique objets of vertu which include wonderful desk accessories, guilloché enamelled frames, and jewellery in addition to Eggs.

 

5. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MATERIALS USED IN HIS CREATIONS?


Theo Fabergé only used the finest materials:

The wooden Eggs are made of cocobolo wood, a replenished and exotic wood from Central America, and bubinga wood from Central Asia.

The Russian Imperial Crown, which adorns most of Theo’s Collection, is made of sterling silver and 24-ct gold set with a fine cabochon ruby.

Creations are handpainted in enamel with 23/24-carat gold and often over 24% lead crystal.

Surprises often sit on a sterling silver tray, which reveals a hidden compartment.

The surprises themselves are made from a variety of exquisite materials including sterling silver, 18-ct gold, sapphire, diamonds, coral, carnelian, 23 carat gold on crystal, African blackwood.

The jewellery pieces include mother of pearl, sapphire, rock crystal, Alexandrite heart, brilliant cut diamonds and cabochon rubies.

Note: Theo’s own hallmarks are found on all items made of sterling silver or gold.

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