Large Russian Gilt Silver Egg

Consisting of two parts on a stem, mounted to a round base. Decorated with plique-à-jour enamel patterns on the body and enameled in the cloisonne technique. Gold wash inside. Surmounted with a gemstone. Hallmarked with the manufacturer and 88 silver proof marks. Total weight: 97.6 H, 4⅛ in. Egg is 3 in. tall, 2 ⅛ in. in diameter.