First Hen

First Hen is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Wikidata. First Hen is associated with Russian Empire. The heading is held on record by Wikidata. 1 cited statement stands behind this entry, drawn from 1 verified source.

Also recorded as Hen egg; Imperial Egg; Jeweled Hen egg.

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Overview

What the sources state

• Country: First Hen is associated with Russian Empire. (Wikidata, structured authority record Q2504735: First Hen)

In detail

It is recorded as the work of Erik August Kollin.

Materials recorded for it are gold, vitreous enamel, ruby and diamond.

It is associated with Russian Empire. The record gives 1885 as its date of establishment or first appearance.

It is recorded in the collection of Fabergé museum in Saint Petersburg and Anichkov Palace.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2504735: First Hen

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