The Faberge Egg That Could Break Records

A Faberge egg, known as the Winter Egg, is about to hit the auction block. It's expected to fetch over $26 million. This isn't just any egg. It's a rare piece of history, made for Russia's royal family before the revolution.

A Tiny Masterpiece

The egg is small, about 4 inches tall. But it's packed with detail. It's made of rock crystal and covered in tiny diamonds and platinum snowflakes. Inside, there's a little basket of flowers made of quartz. It's like a fancy version of a Kinder Surprise.

Rarity and History

This egg is one of only seven still in private hands. The rest are in museums. It was made by a woman designer named Alma Pihl. She only made two eggs. The other one is owned by the British royal family.

The egg was a gift from Czar Nicholas II to his mother in 1913. It's a piece of the Romanov family's history. They ruled Russia for 300 years before they were overthrown.

A Journey Through Time

The egg has had quite a journey. It was sold off by the cash-strapped Communist government in the 1920s. It changed hands a few times. It even disappeared for a while before resurfacing in a 1994 auction.

Now, it's up for sale again. It could break records. But is it worth the price? That's up to the buyers to decide.