Paul I Desktop Clock was sold at Christie's

In October 31 at Christie's was sold a Paul I desktop clock of gilded bronze era of George III, which are attributed to the famous jeweler James Cox. English jeweler James Cox in the second half of the 18th century was considered the world's most famous creator of mechanical machines. His firm specializes in the manufacture of complex musical devices and watches.
The original desktop clock was made for the Russian emperor Paul I, although from the 19th to the early 20th centuries was in Mon Repos estate near Vyborg. Then in 1920 the estate, and with it the clock passed into the possession of Count Konstantin von der Palen, who was married to the representative of the genus Nicolay. In 1940, Vyborg and Mon Repos estate was occupied by Finnish troops. Count von der Palen brought the desktop clock in Helsinki. The desktop clock was sold in the 60's, and the owner decided to put it up for auction.

Paul I desktop clock

The dial of the original model is made of gilded bronze. It is set on a stand of light brown and milky agate, which is framed by gilded bronze elements. Figures of cupids are placed on both sides of the dial. Above is a vase of flowers from diamonds, pearls and semi-precious stones of pink, and above it a golden bird sits on a spring, which vibrates when the clock struck a time.
The table clock was purchased for £ 601,250, or $ 966.810, despite the fact that the preliminary estimate of the auction house was only $ 80.200 - $ 128.320.

Written by Angel