Between 1885 and 1916, House of Fabergé created fifty-two Imperial Easter Eggs for the Russian Imperial family, blending mechanical innovation with vitreous enamel mastery.

1. Guilloché Vitreous Enamel Artistry

• Engine Turning (Tour à Guillocher): Precision rose-engine lathes engraved geometric moiré, sunburst, or wave patterns onto silver and gold surfaces before enamel application.
• Translucent Grand Feu Enameling: Multiple layers of powdered silica glass mixed with metal oxides (cobalt for blue, gold chloride for ruby red) were fired at 800°C, creating luminous depth.
• Master Workmasters: Legendary head workmasters Michael Perchin and Henrik Wigström oversaw complex mechanical automata, including miniature coaches and mechanical peacocks.