18-19th century reproduction Imperial court jeweler Carl Fabergé and his craftsmen created magnificent eggs of various designs not only for Russian nobility, but also for European dignitaries and the Fabergé shops. In 1886 the House of Fabergé was granted an annual commission by Czar Alexander III to produce eggs for the Imperial family. This beautiful egg box is crafted from enamel over a gold plated pewter base with lead crystal accents.