Not so long ago, my friend E suggested, that it would be fun to go to the Fabergé exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum, lunching beforehand at Mere.
It seemed like an excellent idea, so on 2nd April, I made my way to London, and the three of us (E, our mutual friend A, and me) met up at Mere, where we enjoyed some delicious cocktails and food.
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We lingered a little longer then planned so ended up getting a taxi to the museum, which was very entertaining.
I also found the exhibition itself interesting,although not necessarily one I would have picked for myself, without my friend having suggested it.
I had not appreciated, although of course I was aware of Faberge, that it involved a substantial business, I had always assumed he was a small craftsman. In fact, at it's peak, they had shops in 5 cities, and over 500 employees!
No photographs were allowed in the exhibit, so I can't share my favourites, but apart from the eggs there were lots of cigarette cases, model animals (including many made for the royal family here) and jewelry.
I particularly liked the enamelwork - there was a brilliant blue cigarette case, inlaid with silver and diamonds, (made, I think, for Mrs Keppel)
There was a very economical multi-purpose tiara (you could apparently remove the head band and wear it as a necklace! ) and some items which looked startlingly modern.
The exhibition ended with the eggs, which are simply stunning - so intricate and delicate. I loved the peacock, and the very modern looking winter egg.
A lovely day. (And we may have gone back for another cocktail after leaving the exhibition, because why not!
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