Kremlin Tower Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1913
Kremlin Tower Clock — Timepiece, by House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918), made in Russia, St. Petersburg, dated c. 1913. The use of Russian hardstones in creating precious objects became a hallmark of design from the House of Fabergé.
Easily carved, these minerals were sourced largely from the western region surrounding the Ural Mountains. Fabergé's workmasters used colorful stones such as agate, nephrite (jade), lapis lazuli, rock crystal, and rhodonite, seen here in this elaborate table or mantel clock, to create all manner of luxurious accessories. Bright pink rhodonite was among the rarest, and consequently most expensive, specimens used by the House of Fabergé. <br><br>This clock resembles the Taynitskaya Tower, the middle tower on the south side of the Kremlin.
The House of Fabergé created this work to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty, representing Fabergé's ability to balance the functionality of objects with intricate decorative design. Physical description: rhodonite, silver, enamel, emeralds, sapphires; Overall: 29 x 14.6 cm (11 7/16 x 5 3/4 in.).
Evidence at a glance
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Historical context
Held by Cleveland Museum of Art (object no. 1966.477). The museum record attributes this piece to House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918) in Russia, St. Petersburg around c. 1913. Details beyond the museum's own catalogue entry have not been independently verified.
Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Overall: 29 x 14.6 cm (11 7/16 x 5 3/4 in.)
- Materials techniques
- rhodonite, silver, enamel, emeralds, sapphires
Identification
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- All details come from the object's own museum catalogue record; nothing has been copied from other entries.
- Museum object name
- Timepiece
- Museum object number
- 1966.477
Catalogue references
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