René Boivin
Onyx, Jade, Amazonite and Sapphire Desk Timepiece, France
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Description
An octagonal carved onyx face surmounted by carved jade and silver gilt and decorated with sapphire cabochons, on an onyx and amazonite base.
- Dimensions 6¾ x 2¼ x 4½ inches
- Signed René Boivin-Paris
- French assay and workshop marks
- Silver gilt
- Mechanical movement
- Gross weight approximately 454 dwts
- Circa 1920s
- Accompanied by a letter from Françoise Cailles dated May 8, 2012 stating that the timepiece is a work by René Boivin
Condition Report
In good condition, with minor wear and abrasions to the surfaces and minor to moderate patination to the metal. French assay mark for mixed silver and gold. The onyx is intact and in good condition. The jade is opaque light slightly bluish green with a mottled appearance, in overall good condition. The amazonite is medium light bluish green with lighter colored mottling and is intact and in good condition. The sapphires are medium