Category |
Timepieces - Clock |
Reference Number |
00956 |
Maker/Artist |
Faberge; Henrik Immanuel Wigstrom |
Materials |
silver; gold; enamel; diamonds; pearls |
Measurements |
2.5 x 3.25 x 0.75 in |
Time Period |
1895-1905 |
Additional Information: Clock in shape of a half-oval on reclining lion base, giving the impression of a coach. Classical Egyptian style gold base with four reclining lions supporting the clock frame. Small clock face is 0.5" diameter surrounded by rose gold beaded border followed by a border of pearls embedded in yellow gold. Rose gold delicate scroll swirls with embedded tiny diamonds on each side. Winding mechanism is a gold Faberge double headed eagle on ball with crown. It is in rose gold with base bordered in small beads in yellow gold. Long drop scrolls with pearls and accented with approximately .10 carat diamonds down each side of dome. Ivory back, green chinoiserie enameling on the sides with white enameling on the front face. No missing stones. Clock; Lions; Eagle