Lot 134: A Russian silver and enamel desk clock by Faberge,

A Russian silver and enamel desk clock by Faberge, workmaster Michael Perchin, Kokoshnik mark for St. Petersburg 1899-1908, assay master Yakov Lyapunov (1899-1903), 88 zolotniks, the white circular enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and gold Louis hands, within a purple guilloche enamel mount with yellow and rose gold laurel wreath and ribbon spandrels at each corner, the Swiss double barrelled bar movement by Hy. Moser, no. 67304, with bimetallic spilt balance overcoil coil balance spring, the movement mount no. 304, with an ivory back and scrolled easel, the frame mount signed Faberge in cyrillic with Michael Perchin's workmaster's mark and scratch numbered 3490 and 14.7.22, the clock back and easel stand with Michael Perchin's workmaster's mark and scratch numbered 26826, 9.2cm (3.75in) high, in a fitted holly wood Faberge case, the silk lining with Faberge's retailer's mark (two gold spandrels lacking, one damaged) Provenance: The gift of The Hon Charlotte Knollys, Woman of the Bedchamber to Queen Alexandra and her most intimate friend and confidante, to Mrs Putnam Gibson and thence by descent. The Hon Charlotte Knollys saved the Queen's life from a fire at Sandringham in 1907 and was present at her death after fifty-five years of 'affectionate and unswerving loyalty'.

Box: scuffed and discoloured, has been laquered, catch broken off, tear to silk at hinge, both silk and the velvet base discoloured, gilt retailers mark rather worn, base with hand written applied label, dated 25:8:26 and a AA cypher. Clock: Dial uncracked, some dirt under glass, light scratches to hand pinions, area of tarnishing evident on the minute hand, small surface chipping to very edge of glass at 4 o'clock, some small nicks to the silver bezel. No cracks to ground enamel, except to the top end of the half remaining spandrel in top corner. This is a surface chip, not going all the way through. The rest has intermittent very light scratching. The remaining wreath spandrel ok. The edge of the silver mounts with light scratching. Marks to top mount good but dirty. The same for the back of the case and easel marks. A stock number? scratched to the base of the back of the movement '268261', the ivory back discoloured with chip to one top and both bottom corners by the screws. The lower central and one middle screw lacking. Easel hinge tight Clock Movement Condition - Running, screw missing from pallet cock, and bottom balance pivot worn - repairable and requires overhaul. MPORTANT NOTICES TO WATCH BUYERS - The notices below form part of our Conditions of Business as printed in the catalogue, and potential bidders must acquaint themselves with these notices prior to bidding. The condition of any lot falling within the notices as outlined may not be deemed sufficient reason to return the lot to us. Please note that Dreweatts are unable to give any further verbal condition reports or comment for any lot, and all condition reports and requests must be submitted in writing to via our website www.dnfa.com, or by fax on 01635 553 599. DAMAGE, RESTORATION, ALTERATION - Although every effort is made to note any damage, restoration or alterations, the absence of any such information in catalogue descriptions does not imply the lot is in perfect condition and free from any such defects. Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves as to the condition of any lot prior to bidding. All watches are serviced from time to time, and Dreweatts are unable to guarantee that the working parts of any watch movement, glass or crystal, winding crowns, watch bracelet, strap or buckle are the manufacturers' original parts, unless otherwise stated in the catalogue description. We are unable to make any representation in our catalogue descriptions or condition reports as to the authenticty of such parts. Dreweatts are unable to make any represenation, nor make any comment on, the authenticity of diamonds, or other gemstones, set into watch dials, bezels, cases and bracelets. AUTHENTICATION - All watch movements have been inspected by Dreweatts watchmaker and specialists, and we have verified all inventory and movement numbers. For the information of potential bidders, all inventory and movement numbers are listed in the catalogue description for the relevant lot. condition reportS - Dreweatts condition reports will identify whether a watch functions at the time of cataloguing, and suggest possible, but not comprehensive, restoration work that may need to be carried out for the watch to function properly. Dreweatts are unable to test watches for accuracy or running to time, and we cannot guarantee that any watch will function when purchased form us. As we have examined all watch movements by removing the case backs, we cannot guarantee that water resistant watches will remain water resistant following purchase from us. Dreweatts recommend that any watch purchased from us is subsequently overhauled by a competent watchmaker to ensure proper functioning.