Nephrite and Silver Desk Clock by Fabergé

workmaster Mikhail Perkhin, St Petersburg, circa 1895 struck with workmaster’s initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, French import marks, silver mark of 88 zolotniks height: 24 cm

Large and very rare Fabergé nephrite desk clock in neo-rococo style with movement by H. Moser & Cie. An asymmetrically cut translucent nephrite panel is set within a silver rocaille border and centred by a black and white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and openwork gold hands. The dial is surrounded by an opulent Louis XV-style silver mount cast and chased with scrolls and flowers. The top of the composition portrays an amorous couple: a young musician entertaining a lady with a lap dog. The piece is supported on a scrolled silver strut and comes with a fitted leather case.