The Gentleman Magazine Issue 12 | December 2018 | Page 44

Sean Gilbertson, Chief Executive Officer, Fabergé said, “A
unique moment in both our companies’ history, the creation
of the ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ Egg represents the meeting of two
masters of unrivalled quality and design, showcasing two
globally recognised symbols – the Fabergé Egg and the Spirit
of Ecstasy.”
Josina von dem Bussche-Kessell, Business Development
and Global Sales Director, Fabergé added, “Two years in the
making, we are very excited to unveil this special piece to
our clients and partners across the globe together with Rolls-
Royce Motor Cars and are proud to continue making history
by creating bespoke and unique pieces such as this. The ‘Spirit
of Ecstasy’ Egg marks a demonstration of the reputation that
Fabergé proudly carries today.”
Fifty Imperial Easter Eggs were created for the Russian
Imperial family between 1885 and 1916. These creations are
inextricably linked to the lives of the Romanov family. Ten
Eggs were produced from 1885 to 1893 during the reign of
Emperor Alexander III; a further 40 were created during the
rule of his dutiful son, Nicholas II, two each year – one for his
mother the dowager, the second for his wife. If we explore the
great archives of Rolls-Royce, we find that Tsar Nicholas II was
indeed also a patron of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
The ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ Fabergé Egg will be premiered at the
House of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex, England,
to a host of distinguished guests and venerable patrons of the
marque on 23 October, 2018. The Egg will then be on public
display in Fabergé’s London window this Christmastime.
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