Four Seasons Clock

Description:
Clock on inlaid wood pedestal, jade stand with four “faberge” enameled eggs on top, surmounted by a orbital dial clock. On the hour, the clock opens and closes each egg to the tune of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Spring Egg: transparent green with mother hen and checks inside. Summer Egg: transparent red with flowers, lady bug and a bee. Fall Egg: transparent orange with rabbits watching carrots grow. Winter Egg: pale blue with squirrels carrying nuts.
Additional Information: Wood base and armillary clock not stolen.
Category clock,timepiece
Reference Number 00361
Maker/Artist Andreas von Zadora Gerlof
Materials Wood; gold; nephrite jade; enamel; semi-precious stones
Measurements 65" in height



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