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The Third Imperial Fabergé egg - Lost and Found.
For decades, the Third Imperial Egg (1887) was lost, believed to have disappeared after the Russian Revolution. However, in 2012, a scrap metal dealer unknowingly purchased it at a flea market, intending to melt it for gold.
Luckily, he researched the egg and discovered its true value—it was a missing Fabergé treasure! The egg, featuring a gold and sapphire watch inside, was later sold for an estimated $33 million. This discovery proved that Fabergé Easter eggs can still be found in unexpected places.
Luckily, he researched the egg and discovered its true value—it was a missing Fabergé treasure! The egg, featuring a gold and sapphire watch inside, was later sold for an estimated $33 million. This discovery proved that Fabergé Easter eggs can still be found in unexpected places.
Vocabulary
scrap - a small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.
металлолом, остатки
flea market - a street market selling second-hand goods.
барахолка, блошиный рынок
value - estimate the monetary worth of.
-the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
-the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
стоимость, ценность, достоинства
estimated - (of a value or number) roughly calculated; approximate.
предполагаемый, примерный
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Imperial egg found at market
Vocabulary
encrusted - covered or decorated with a hard surface layer/ decorated with something
инкрустированный, покрывать коркой
elaborate - involving many carefully arranged parts or details
детально разработанный
to cover an investment - to take a defensive action to lower the risk exposure of a position, investment, or portfolio of investments.
для покрытия инвестиций
to stumble upon - to discover something by chance, or to meet someone by chance
наткнуться на
frantic - distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion.
безумный
lavish - sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
щедрый
to appraise - assess the value or quality of.
оценить
bejeweled - cover or adorn with jewels.
украшенный драгоценностями
undisclosed - not revealed or made known publicly.
нераскрытый
Fill in the gaps
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The Fabergé eggs were designed with incredibly __________ details, making each one a unique masterpiece.
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A lucky scrap metal dealer happened __________ a lost Fabergé egg and later discovered it was worth millions!
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The Imperial family’s Easter celebrations were always __________, with expensive gifts and grand feasts.
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Many Fabergé eggs are __________ with diamonds, pearls, and precious stones, adding to their beauty.
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When the Russian Revolution began, the royal family made a __________ effort to hide their priceless treasures.
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The Rothschild Egg features a tiny __________ bird that pops out and flaps its wings every hour.
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Great work! Well done!
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- What do you think about the price of this egg?
- Have you seen a Fabergé egg in a museum?
- What would be a good present for Easter for you?
- What are Easter traditions in your country?