Objet bought by scrap-dealer identified as £20m Fabergé egg
A £20 million Imperial Easter Egg designed by Fabergé himself was unknowingly bought by an American scrap metal dealer to melt down before he realised its value.
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SubscribeA £20 million Imperial Easter Egg designed by Fabergé himself was unknowingly bought by an American scrap metal dealer to melt down before he realised its value.