What is a Fabergé egg?
Q: What is a Fabergé egg?
A: A Fabergé egg is a jewelled egg made by Peter Carl Fabergé and his company between 1885 and 1917.
Q: Who were the eggs made for?
A: The most famous Fabergé eggs were made for the Russian Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II as Easter gifts for their wives and mothers.
Q: What are the 'Imperial' Fabergé eggs?
A: The 'Imperial' Fabergé eggs are the eggs made for the Russian Tsars and their families.
Q: How many imperial eggs did the House of Fabergé make?
A: The House of Fabergé made about 52 imperial eggs.
Q: How many imperial eggs have survived?
A: Of the 52 imperial eggs made by the House of Fabergé, 46 have survived.
Q: Were there more imperial eggs planned?
A: Yes, two more imperial eggs were planned for Easter 1918, but they were not delivered due to the Russian Revolution.
Q: What is the significance of the Fabergé eggs?
A: The Fabergé eggs are significant as they were created as one of a kind gifts for the royal family during a time of immense wealth and extravagance in Russia. They have become symbols of luxury and craftsmanship.
