Egg on sale for £5 million
An egg is set to be sold for at least £5 million.
Owning this special item would be a great coup for someone to whom money is no object
The ornamental Mirage egg took three years to make and is encrusted with over 1,000 diamonds, which are worth £1.5 million alone, on the outside shell while it opens up to reveal a hand crafted 18 karat gold globe.
The decorative piece was created by Manfred Wild and although the owner is said to be reluctant to sell it, jeweller to the stars Vashia Dominguez is trying to persuade him to put it up for auction.
He told the South West News Service: ''Mirage is, quite simply, one of the finest jewels ever created.
''The owner has said he has no intention of selling the wondrous piece, but if someone really wants it I can see if we can come to an agreement ... Owning this special item would be a great coup for someone to whom money is no object.''