the first enamelled in swirling bands of translucent pink and white over hatched engine-turning, gold suspension loop, partial maker's mark A_ ; the second of two-colour gold, cast with swirling reeds within rose-cut diamonds, partial maker's mark EH or FH; the third enamelled in translucent light blue over hatched engine-turning and painted with a cockerel and robin, gold suspension loop, Ivan Britzen, St Petersburg; all 56 standard

Excellent condition. The surface of each with very light scratches. The pink and white enamel egg with a very few, tiny enamel losses.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."