DESCRIPTION: A miniature Russian clock featuring an overall malachite case overlaid with vermeil sterling base and floral motif along the side handles. Also embellished with a Neo-classical female visage in vermeil silver. centered by clock face decorated with three small diamond, and and 18kt yellow gold border. Marked on bottom: "L.Kochergin" in cyrillic as well as :"Sterling L.A.". Movement is marked:"Le Chateau" on the front and on the back:" L.A. 925 750". Movement is battery operated as the movement was most likely replaced by its original.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from the estate of Rev. John J. Mericantante. For a further information and biography: follow the following link : https://www.akibaantiques.com/blog/2016/11/rev-john-j-mericantante/
CIRCA: Early 20th Ct.
ORIGIN: Russia
DIMENSIONS:H:2.85" L:1.95" W:1.25"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.