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But Susan wasn’t deterred. She placed the egg on a sunny shelf in the kitchen, sure that it had more value than met the eye.
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## 🥚 The Twist: A Hidden Surprise
A few days later, while dusting, she gave the egg a gentle twist—and **click**—the top popped open.
Inside, nestled in velvet lining, was a **tiny hand-painted scene**, complete with a miniature ballerina that spun when wound. A hidden music box began to play a delicate, haunting tune.
Turns out, Susan’s flea market find was an **antique-style music box egg**, inspired by Fabergé designs, and likely a vintage collector’s piece from the 1960s or earlier.
Her husband? Stunned. “Okay,” he admitted, “that’s actually kind of magical.”
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## 💰 A Treasure in Disguise?
After a little online digging, Susan discovered that similar vintage egg boxes have sold for **anywhere from $75 to several hundred dollars**, depending on the maker and condition. But she has no plans to sell it. “It’s not about the money—it’s about the surprise. That joy of discovering something beautiful in the most unexpected place.”
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## ❤️ The Lesson?
Don’t judge an egg by its shell—or a flea market find by its dust. Sometimes, the most unexpected treasures are the ones that catch your eye for reasons you can’t quite explain.
And sometimes, your spouse has to eat their words when your instincts turn out to be golden.
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Would you like a DIY guide to making your own faux Fabergé egg or tips for spotting vintage gems at the flea market?
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