IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BRASS PRESENTATION WATCHCASE,late 19th century. In the form of an Easter egg. Hinged on the underside, opening to reveal satin-lined interior; one exterior side with applied Imperial Russian double-headed eagle crest; the other with red and white enamel XB, Cyrillic for Easter proclamation "Khristos Voskrese" (Christ is Risen); the whole on brass link chain - 3 1/2 in. high, egg. Estimate $1,500-2,500
PROVENANCE: Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Tx; "James C. Russo Collection of Royal Artifacts," April 24, 2008; sale 5003, lot 36004
