Two Russian porcelain presentation Easter eggs late 19th/early 20th century

Two Russian porcelain presentation Easter eggs late 19th/early 20th century, one Imperial Factory St Petersburg and gilded with the monogram of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918), the reverse with an elaborate gilt cross between bands of pink roses, the other decorated with the monogram of the Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna (1882-1960) between leaf bands and stylized flowerheads, the latter restored, 10cm. (2)

Provenance: from the collection of Dr Venetia Newall.

Illustrated: Dr Venetia Newall, An Egg at Easter, col.pls. II and III for the egg on the right.