Lot 544
  • 544

A Fabergé silver and enamel desk clock, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, late 19th century

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description

  • height: 10cm, 4in
circular, the ground of translucent rose Pompadour enamel over banded wavy engine-turning, acanthus tip outer border, the inner border gadrooned, ribbon-tied surmount, white enamel dial, faux ivory back, marked Fabergé, with workmaster's initials, 84 standard

Literature

Illustrated, G. von Habsburg, Fabergé: Imperial Craftsman and His World, London, 2000, no. 372, p. 174.

Condition

Overall very good condition. The original ivory back has been replaced with faux ivory. Minor shallow chips to enamel.
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