OCTOPUSSY Faberge egg

189101113

Comments

  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    edited May 2023

    Already for OP40 :)


  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent

    And finished


  • Tato007Tato007 France Posts: 375MI6 Agent

    Wow !!!!

    fantastic !! Congratulations !

  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,950MI6 Agent

    Wowsers. Absolutely incredible.

    Don't let Orlov near it!

  • ACACIA_AVENUEACACIA_AVENUE UKPosts: 1,775MI6 Agent

    That looks stunning !!!!

    Well done Pete, you finally got there after all these years.

    I doff my hat to you.

    One of us smells like a tart's handkerchief.
  • Bond Collectors' WeekendsBond Collectors' Weekends Gainesville, Florida USAPosts: 1,902MI6 Agent

    "First, there was a dream, now, there is reality."


    WELL DONE!

    Seven (007) James Bond Tours! Mission: Mexico!
  • Donald GrantDonald Grant U.S.A.Posts: 2,251Quartermasters
    edited May 2023

    I must say, that does look every bit of AWESOME!

    DG

    So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.
    image_zps6a725e59.jpg
    "People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,535MI6 Agent

    Stoopid Higgins, lovely egg. Stoopid Higgins.

    ..................Asp9mmSIG-1-2.jpg...............
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    edited May 2023

    So this is a 10 year old thread and in the op I have posted that I was already 5 years into the project.

    So what we are all seeing, took 15 years in total and I am happy to see this moment while being alive 🤣🤣

    Special thanks go to Danjaq_ off who took over when my relationship with the silversmith was not the best and I was on a good path to blow the entire project up.

    So most kudos go to Danjaq_off for his neverending support.


    I don‘t need to tell you how happy and proud I am and to Asp9mm : Just go and get f_cked 🤣🤣

    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,535MI6 Agent

    How dreadfully rude.

    ..................Asp9mmSIG-1-2.jpg...............
  • Alex1995Alex1995 France/GermanyPosts: 340MI6 Agent

    Unbelievable!! 👏👏👏

    Well done guys!

    Congratulations Pete!! You made it and made it great!!

    - François

    1.GE 2.FRWL 3.CR 4.FYEO 5.LALD 6.TSWLM
    7.GF 8.TLD 9.TND 10.SF

    "Where’s Fekkesh?” “Pyramids.” *thwap* “AHHHHHHH!”
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent

    Thank you everyone for your kind words.

    Glad its finished, over the moon Higgy is happy.

  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,950MI6 Agent

    Do you have any particular plans for it? Nothing wrong with just enjoying it for yourself of course, but it looks so good I almost feel you could put it on display at shows or something!

  • bondsan65bondsan65 Head of Station BPosts: 40MI6 Agent

    This is a fabulous piece of true art. So many congratulations for this achievement.

    Refreshing to hear there's one subject you're not an expert on...
  • KleynenKleynen BelgiumPosts: 396MI6 Agent

    CONGRATULATIONS!! Looks AMAZING)

  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent

    Thanks again guys 😊

    Its going with me to OP40 tomorrow and the shortly after I will be meeting up with higgy it will then reside in his collection.

  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent

    Boy, what a day. To all that I met at OP40 it was a pleasure.

    Here are a few pics of my mission of the day.



  • Quentin QuigleyQuentin Quigley Terminal One, Hamburg AirportPosts: 1,201MI6 Agent

    Amazing stuff, Pete, the egg is stunning. THAT is how you make a replica prop.

    Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
  • thespyboys11thespyboys11 Lindenwold,NJPosts: 1,894MI6 Agent

    MIND BLOWINGLY SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Pete, I'll be mailing you this empty carton. Please fill in with the appropriate number of the replica eggs and send back ASAP!!! --Ed


  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,950MI6 Agent

    That’s wonderful: Ms Wayborn is looking stunning.

    Must be a tricky thing to sign too! That’s got to be the best replica of anything from a Bond movie!

  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,769Chief of Staff

    Absolutely stunning, Pete 🍸

    Oh, and the egg & Kristina look nice too ☺️

    YNWA 97
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,638MI6 Agent

    At first I thought that was Kristina on the left in the photo and I was gobsmacked by how good she looks for her age, but then I realized that was that handsome devil Pete! She still looks okay though.

  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,950MI6 Agent

    What else went on at the event? Was it good fun?

  • Aston Martin DBSAston Martin DBS Derbyshire, EnglandPosts: 661MI6 Agent

    It was good to meet you too.

    Thanks for showcasing the egg before it goes to its new home with Mr Higgins. It was amazing to see it up close.

    Here's a few of photos that I took. Hope you don't mind me sharing them.


    "NEVER SAY NO TO ADVENTURES." Ian Fleming
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent

    Its great to see others photos, thank you for posting mate. Hopefully we will bump into each other again 😊

  • ppw3o6rppw3o6r Great BritainPosts: 2,280MI6 Agent

    Higgy is happy? only and I mean only if he is wearing green trainers and a dodgy timepiece! 😉

    Congrats to all who brought this stoopid bloody egg to reality! 👍️

  • ACACIA_AVENUEACACIA_AVENUE UKPosts: 1,775MI6 Agent

    Some years ago I created replica copies of the Octopussy Sotheby's Faberge Auction catalogue, some of you may be lucky to have a copy.

    At the time I felt it would be nice to pay homage to Higgins, so I can finally reveal on page iv of the catalogue which is headed 'FABERGÉ WORKMASTERS' I inserted the following extra line:

    See third entry from the bottom,




    One of us smells like a tart's handkerchief.
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,769Chief of Staff

    That’s absolutely brilliant 🤣🤣🤣

    YNWA 97
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent

    Breaking News!


    The Octopussy egg is finally in the Higgins Collection.

    Was great to meet Danjaq_off and Acacia Avenue after all that time.

    The egg is just mindblowing and stunning, the details like the engravings, the filings on the top crest and the level of detail on the coach are just magnificent.


    Higgins is very happy and grateful that this has come to a successful end.

    Thanks to all that helped with details, advise and stupidity ( such as Asp9mm). It was an incredible ride!


    And no, I did not wear green Trainers yesterday

    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Sign In or Register to comment.