Elizabeth II silver gilt novelty surprise egg, Stuart Devlin, London 1975

A beautifully crafted silver gilt novelty surprise egg. Made in London in 1975 by the Australian silversmith Stuart Devlin (1931-2018). Devlin was famous for his silver eggs and they have become very collectable. This one has a full set of hallmarks on the base and a part set on the top. Inside the surprise is a pair of enamelled butterflies one on a spring which allows it to move. The egg is in excellent condition and is number 40 in the set.  Weight; 190 grams or 6.2 ozst approx. Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.