Quick answerThis egg ornament for Christmas is a 5 in Fabergé style glass egg in gold, painted by hand with green leaves and clusters of red berries between borders of beaded gold trim and gold scrolls. It is mouth blown and hand painted in Poland, with a gold crown cap and loop for hanging.
An egg shape gives a Christmas tree something a round bauble cannot: it hangs longer, fills the space between branches and catches the eye with its curve. This gold egg, in the jewelled style made famous by Fabergé, adds a touch of old-world richness to the tree.
The design
5 inEgg
GoldBody
Leaves& red berries
PolandHand painted
- Gold body divided into panels by raised borders of beaded gold trim.
- Each panel painted with deep green leaves and clusters of red berries, with gold scrolls above.
- Gold crown cap with a loop for hanging.
Why egg ornaments on a Christmas tree?
The jewelled Fabergé style turns the egg shape into a small treasure. Mixed among round baubles, a few eggs give the tree variety and rhythm.
Ways to display it
- On the tree: hang it at eye level, where the panels can be seen as it turns.
- In a glass bowl: with other ornaments on a table or sideboard.
- On a stand: a 7 in ornament stand keeps it on show all year.
- At Easter: an egg ornament also suits an Easter branch.
Made by hand
The egg is mouth blown in Poland and painted by hand, so the leaves, berries and gold trim vary slightly from one egg to the next.
Care
Dust with a soft, dry brush, keep water away from paint and trim, and store wrapped in tissue in a box.