Faberg?? vs Reuge Easter Egg Music Box

Updated September 10, 2026

Lot number	115
Estimate	30,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD
Auction	Sep Fine Arts, Antiques & Collectibles
Date	September 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM EDT
Auction house	YaShawn Auction House
Location	Somerville, Massachusetts

H:17cm D:9cm Wt:799g A collaborative piece by two world?renowned top?tier houses: Faberg??, celebrated globally for its imperial eggs, and Reuge, the pre?eminent maker of musical boxes. Entirely hand?crafted in 925 silver, decorated with chased?guilloch?? fired high?temperature mineral enamel, accented with ruby and pearl set details. Complete antique hallmarks are present. "Brand History" "Faberg??" Originating in Saint?Petersburg, Russia, Faberg?? was founded in 1842 by Gustav Faberg??. The house earned worldwide acclaim for superlative craftsmanship and distinctive design. Numerous state gifts for the Russian Tsars were commissioned from Faberg??. Its creations achieved widespread fame at the All?Russian Exhibition in Moscow in 1882 and were eagerly acquired by European royal courts. An outstanding designer, Faberg?? specialised in working precious materials including gold, silver, jade and gemstones. Through bold innovation he produced many imaginative art objects imbued with French Louis?XVI stylistic influences. Independent workshops under his direction operated in Moscow, Kiev and London. His works were treasured as rarities by Russian and foreign royal families alike. "Reuge" Reuge is Switzerland's premium musical?box brand, established in 1865. Renowned for exquisite, heirloom?grade musical boxes, Reuge is known as ??the Rolls?Royce of music boxes??. Each Reuge music box is an artwork with its own distinct character. More than a visual delight, it offers tangible access to Reuge's rich heritage. Observing these pieces transports one back to the 19th?century, conjuring images of bespectacled master craftsmen meticulously fashioning every individual component. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS, REFUNDS, OR CANCELLATIONS. Condition and Authenticity: Any statement in the catalogue, condition report, photographs, video, invoice, or other written or oral communication regarding the origin, date, age, attribution, authorship, authenticity, provenance, material, condition, or estimated selling price of any lot is a statement of opinion only. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty, guarantee, or assumption of liability by YaShawn Auction House in relation to the lot. All bidders are strongly encouraged to examine the lot, review all available photographs and information, request additional images or condition reports, and conduct their own independent research before bidding. The absence of any reference to damage, restoration, repair, wear, or defects does not imply that the lot is free from such conditions.

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