14 July 2011Last updated at 10:33

In pictures: Royal Faberge exhibit

Caroline de Guitaut examines a Basket of Flowers egg made by Peter Carl Faberge

The Royal Faberge exhibition is to take place at Buckingham Palace as part of the annual opening of the State Rooms. Curator of display,Caroline de Guitaut, examines a Basket of Flowers egg, which was made by Russian jeweller and goldsmith Peter Carl Faberge.

Minature teaset made by Peter Carl Faberge

On show are pieces which were once owned by Edward VII, George V and his wife Queen Mary, and the Queen Mother - as well as ones owned by the current royal family. This miniature tea set, which measures 1cm in height, was originally owned by Queen Alexandra.

A Faberge double photograph frame containing portraits of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, taken in 1946, will also be displayed, along with 100 other objects including Imperial Eggs, cigarette cases, animal sculptures and desk clocks.

A miniature Faberge figure of a Chelsea Pensioner was acquired by King Edward VII in 1909. The Royal Faberge exhibition in London takes place from 23 July until 3rd October.

This mosaic egg was originally commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II in 1914 and acquired by Queen Mary in 1933.

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In pictures: Royal Faberge exhibit

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