This stunning piece from the Joan Rivers Classics Collection is a tribute to the grandeur of Imperial Russia. The exterior features cream-colored enamel panels with gold-tone scrolling and a vibrant red heart enamel detail. It is surmounted by a regal double-headed imperial eagle holding a scepter and orb. When opened, it reveals a miniature, hand-painted revolving St. The music box is in working order and plays the hauntingly beautiful melody of Rimsky-Korsakov’s’Scheherazade. Truly a centerpiece for any Faberge-style or Joan Rivers collection. Cosmetic Condition: vintage condition. The cream enamel is lustrous and free of chips or cracks. The gold-tone filigree and the Imperial Eagle topper are bright and show no signs of pitting. Mechanical Function: The internal carousel St. Basil’s Cathedral rotates smoothly. The music box is fully functional with a minor operational note: The winding mechanism prefers a steady, moderate pace to engage. If turned too rapidly, it may not catch immediately; however, when wound at a normal, logical speed, it catches perfectly and plays the melody beautifully. Interior: The hand-painted miniature cathedral inside is intact with vibrant colors. Measures 4 1/2 inches tall.