Faberge Imperial Crown Covered Box Sterling Silver. Replica Imperial Crown affixed on the top of the box. Measures approximately: 7 1/4" x 4" x 1" / Box weighs approximately 18oz. About Manufacturer: The Faberge family originated in France but was forced to leave the country due to religious persecution. During the 18th century, the family settled in Russia. Peter Carl Faberge was born on May 30, 1846, the son of a goldsmith. After apprenticing with several master goldsmiths in Germany, France and England, Peter Carl Faberge returned to St. Petersburg a highly accomplished craftsman. In 1885, Peter Carl Faberge presented the first Imperial Egg to Czar Alexander III and soon became the most famous jeweler in the world.