Silver Russian Carousel Music Egg Phantom of the Opera

Russian Imperial style, Musical animated gemstone set CAROUSEL EGG. This Egg is an authentic reproduction of an earlier 19th century Faberge design. Features a complete rotating CAROUSEL, with four gemstone set CAROUSEL HORSES. Each horse is set with different color jewelcut Austrian Crystal Gemstones. Egg itself is set with dozens of clear diamond crystal jewelcut gemstones. Base is hallmarked : "ROMANOV". The Carousel turns as the music plays. Silver plated finish is set with gemstones. Engine turned engraved Sunburst pattern within each Empire wreath. Egg measures approx: 4" wide by 8.5" in height. Set with dozens of jewelcut Austrian gemstones. Top of egg is surmounted with the Romanov Imperial State Crown. Quality key wound music box plays Phantom of the Opera " Music of the Night".. Although not antique it has the appearance of being so. New condition. **** This is an authorized authentic reproduction masterpiece of the original Carl Faberge design. Artisans from the Hermitage and Winter Palace museums and others, upon commission, will replicate a work of art or painting. (The original Egg was originally presented by Tsar Nicolas II to his mother Empress Marie Feodorovna in 1903). Usually sold exclusively in St. Petersburg, Odessa and Moscow Cathedral, Museum and Palace gift shops.