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Rare Fabergé on show at palace

12 April 2012

A magnificent collection of more than 100 works by Russian jeweller and goldsmith Peter Carl Fabergé is to go on display at Buckingham Palace.

Royal Fabergé, which includes several exhibits that have never before been on public display, is part of the palace's summer opening.

The collection includes an Imperial Easter egg with an ornate basket of flowers that was commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II for Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna in 1901.

Also going on display are a miniature gold tea set that originally belonged to Queen Alexandra and the only known Fabergé figure of a Chelsea Pensioner, acquired by King Edward VII in 1909.

The summer opening also includes a display of the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress.

Royal Fabergé is open from 23 July until 3 October. For more information visit royalcollection.org.uk

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