Diamond Trellis (Fabergé egg)
The Diamond Trellis Egg is a jewelled enameled Easter egg made by A. Holmstein under the supervision of the Russian jeweller Peter Carl Fabergé in 1892.The egg was made for Alexander III of Russia, who presented it to his wife, the Empress Maria Feodorovna.
The Egg
The eggs is made of gold, jadeite, rose-cut diamonds, silver and satin. It is carved from pale green jadeite and is enclosed in a lattice of rose-cut diamonds with gold mounts. Originally it had a base of three cherubs said to represent the three sons of the imperial couple, the Grand Dukes Nicholas, George and Michael.
Surprise
The surprise was the first Faberge Automaton, an elephant. This surprise had special significance as an elephant appears in the coat of arms of the Danish Royal Family.
The egg is lined with white satin and has a space for the elephant and a key for winding it.
Location
Currently the egg is in a private collection in London.