Man charged with theft after allegedly swallowing Fabergé egg locket

The British Museum showcases a Sufi spirit exhibit, while Henry VIII’s lost Ottoman dagger is featured at Strawberry Hill House in London until February 15. Additionally, the art of Rego is being renewed, and a Fabergé egg has set a new record for being the world’s most expensive egg.

Police in New Zealand successfully recovered a Fabergé egg pendant valued at $19,000, which had been allegedly swallowed by a man attempting to steal it from a jewelry store. The incident occurred six days prior to the recovery, highlighting unusual theft methods.

New Zealand police have successfully recovered a Fabergé egg pendant valued at NZ$33,000 ($19,000) from a man who allegedly swallowed it while attempting to steal it from a jewelry store. The recovery occurred six days after the incident, with police monitoring the suspect's bowel movements until the pendant was expelled naturally, avoiding the need for medical intervention.

Fabergé's rare Imperial Winter Egg was sold for a record £22.9 million at Christie's auction in London, marking a significant milestone in the luxury collectibles market. This exquisite piece, commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II in 1913, is one of only 43 surviving Imperial Easter Eggs, renowned for its intricate craftsmanship and historical significance.

A 1913 Fabergé Imperial Winter Egg has been sold for a record $30.2 million at Christie’s in London, marking a significant milestone in the auction of luxury collectibles. This sale highlights the enduring value and fascination surrounding Fabergé eggs, originally crafted for Russian royalty.

A vintage Fabergé egg, known as the Imperial Winter Egg, has been sold for a record £22.9 million at a London auction, surpassing the previous record of £8.9 million set in 2007. This exquisite piece was commissioned in 1913 by Emperor Nicholas II as an Easter gift for his mother, Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, and is celebrated for its lavish design and intricate craftsmanship.