Russian Lapis and Gilt-silver Desk Clock

Description:

Russian Lapis and Gilt-silver Desk Clock, white porcelain Arabic numeral dial with sunk seconds surrounded by a bezel of silver beading, gilt cone-shaped crown on top, supported by two gilt fish with ruby eyes, oval base with three floral scrolled accents, all on gilt feet, unsigned Swiss pin set movement, ht. 4, wd. 4 1/2, dp. 1 5/8 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Clock is currently running.


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