#11866 • K.Faberge Clock W/Diamond,Gold/Silver & Nephrite

Part of Faberge, Jewelry, Antiques,Art,Bullion/Ingots (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $2,500,000-$3,000,000 Karl Faberge (1855) Table Clock W/Mine-Cut Diamonds, Solid 56 Yellow Gold, 84 Russian Silver & Nephrite Base (One of a Kind) Pavel Bure Clock Movement - This stunning table clock was made by Karl Faberge in, or around 1855. This is a magnificent one of a kind, museum piece. THERE IS NOT ANOTHER ONE IN THE WORLD. The museum quality item is made of solid 84 Russian silver (Pre-revolution standard for Russian silver), solid 56 yellow gold (Pre-revolution Russian standard for 14K), has subtle enamel accents and a solid nephrite base that holds the elongated, solid silver columns. The piece is then mounted with a harp finial top that is adorned with genuine mine-cut diamonds. The base also has selective mine-cut diamond accents. The piece is fully hallmarked "K.Faberge" in Crylic, "84" silver mark, "56" gold hallmark, "AN" (Andres Johan Nevalainen) who was a workmaster in the August Holmstrom Faberge workshop. The clock mechanism was made by Pavel Bure, one of Russia's most famous and finest clock makers. This is a one of a kind piece, and has been in a private European collection for more than 50 years (seller wishes to remain private). Due to the extremely delicate and valuable nature of this piece, one of our company owners will personally deliver this item to the winning bidder, as we will not allow shipping of this item due to its value, and the fact that it is the only one in the world. There has only been one other clock made by Karl Faberge that resembles this piece that was sold at auction in 2010 for over $5 million dollars. This is a true modern treasure, and belongs in the Faberge museum. This is the best of the best, and will never be seen again after this auction, as it will sell without reserve. Wire transfer is the only accepted method of payment for this item, and the cost of door to door delivery will be paid for by the auction company at no expense to the buyer (international travel included). We will deliver the item after funds have been received. This clock is in working condition, near flawless and is the finest piece of Faberge that our auction house has ever seen. This is a true investment and heirloom quality piece of the highest level, as this piece will continue to climb in value each year. Karl Faberge pieces are sought after by collectors all around the world, and is one of the best investments one can make in their lifetime. Measures: 200mm H (videos available on request) TO HAVE A VIDEO EMAILED, PLEASE EMAIL: Brigitte@gwsauctions.com