We are pleased to present another exceptional item from our collection—a charming miniature gold egg pendant crafted from genuine Russian nephrite and adorned with a faceted diamond element. This exquisite piece is one of Fabergé’s most prominent and celebrated jewelers, Alfred Thielemann.
Alfred Thielemann was an active jeweler for Fabergé between 1880 and 1910. He crafted small trinkets, miniature egg pendants, and other fine jewelry for the renowned house.
This pendant bears several significant marks, including:
The workmaster’s initials are “AT” (Alfred Thielemann).
The Imperial Russian standard gold "56"—the hallmark for gold items and Cyrillic initials 'АР' (AR) - assay master of the St. Petersburg Assay Office, Alexander Vasilyevich Romanov (Александр Васильевич Романов).
The size of this egg is miniature:
Length: 19 mm
Width: 10.5 mm
Weight: 3.12 grams
The pendant is in excellent vintage condition—a rare and historically significant treasure for discerning collectors.
Comes in its original antique leather box, shaped like an egg.