Imperial Faberge Mystery Clock by Franklin Mint 1988

The Imperial Fabergé Mystery Clock is one of the most remarkable creations by the House of Fabergé, known for its exquisite craftsmanship and opulent designs. These clocks, produced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, are called "mystery clocks" because their hands appear to float on the clock face without any visible mechanism driving them. The magic lies in a hidden mechanism within the clock’s body, a hallmark of Fabergé's technical ingenuity. Made with luxurious materials like gold, diamonds, and crystal, these clocks were commissioned by Russian royalty, including the Romanovs, making them highly sought-after collector's items and symbols of ultimate luxury.

This Mystery Clock by the House of Faberge was distributed by Fanklin Mint in the United States, this particular example is from 1988. The clock is encased in Sterling Silver with 24k gold plating and hand finished in black porcellain. The case is covered in 28 natural seed pearls of which 12 indicate the hours around the dial.The design of the clock is typical of the Faberge style: elegant, simple and refined. It also exudes the imagery of Tsarist Russia with it's beautiful gold cupolas which act as supports for the clock dial. The mystery of the clock is how the hands move but appear to have no supporting mechanism. The clock is swiss made; the mechanism is quartz powered. It is an absolutely magnificent piece and is in immaculate condition. This exceptional Art time piece comes with its original case.