Giving In
After having walked past the mysterious trapdoor so many times, this new homeowner could no longer let his anxiety get the better of him. He had to face his fears and uncover this hidden portion of his home. And what a portion it would be, he realized as he heaved the trapdoor open. Down a narrow stairwell lay an ancient English monastery! So this was why so many other rooms had such a medieval feel to them, the man realized.
Giving In
The Tsar’s Blessing
It is no mystery that Czar Nicholas II of Russia was obsessed with Faberge Eggs. He purchased countless invaluable and personalized orders from Faberge, one of which would somehow end up in a home in New York almost a century later. This homeowner would somehow come into possession of this priceless royal antique, one which he quickly put on auction. He ended up with an astounding $5.2 million. Thank you, Czar Nicholas II, your legacy tuned out to be highly profitable!
The Tsars Blessing
