CROWN. A UNIQUE, EXTRAORDINARY AND MAGNIFICENT SILVER-GILT, LAPIS LAZULI, AVENTURINE, RUBELITE, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MUSICAL AUTOMATON WORLD TIME TABLE CLOCK WITH PERPETUAL CALENDAR, ASTROLABE, THERMOMETER, HYGROMETER AND REMOTE CONTROL - photo 1
CROWN. A UNIQUE, EXTRAORDINARY AND MAGNIFICENT SILVER-GILT, LAPIS LAZULI, AVENTURINE, RUBELITE, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MUSICAL AUTOMATON WORLD TIME TABLE CLOCK WITH PERPETUAL CALENDAR, ASTROLABE, THERMOMETER, HYGROMETER AND REMOTE CONTROL - photo 2
CROWN. A UNIQUE, EXTRAORDINARY AND MAGNIFICENT SILVER-GILT, LAPIS LAZULI, AVENTURINE, RUBELITE, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MUSICAL AUTOMATON WORLD TIME TABLE CLOCK WITH PERPETUAL CALENDAR, ASTROLABE, THERMOMETER, HYGROMETER AND REMOTE CONTROL - photo 3
CROWN. A UNIQUE, EXTRAORDINARY AND MAGNIFICENT SILVER-GILT, LAPIS LAZULI, AVENTURINE, RUBELITE, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MUSICAL AUTOMATON WORLD TIME TABLE CLOCK WITH PERPETUAL CALENDAR, ASTROLABE, THERMOMETER, HYGROMETER AND REMOTE CONTROL - photo 4
CROWN. A UNIQUE, EXTRAORDINARY AND MAGNIFICENT SILVER-GILT, LAPIS LAZULI, AVENTURINE, RUBELITE, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MUSICAL AUTOMATON WORLD TIME TABLE CLOCK WITH PERPETUAL CALENDAR, ASTROLABE, THERMOMETER, HYGROMETER AND REMOTE CONTROL - photo 5
CROWN. A UNIQUE, EXTRAORDINARY AND MAGNIFICENT SILVER-GILT, LAPIS LAZULI, AVENTURINE, RUBELITE, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MUSICAL AUTOMATON WORLD TIME TABLE CLOCK WITH PERPETUAL CALENDAR, ASTROLABE, THERMOMETER, HYGROMETER AND REMOTE CONTROL - photo 6
CROWN. A UNIQUE, EXTRAORDINARY AND MAGNIFICENT SILVER-GILT, LAPIS LAZULI, AVENTURINE, RUBELITE, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MUSICAL AUTOMATON WORLD TIME TABLE CLOCK WITH PERPETUAL CALENDAR, ASTROLABE, THERMOMETER, HYGROMETER AND REMOTE CONTROL - photo 7

CROWN. A UNIQUE, EXTRAORDINARY AND MAGNIFICENT SILVER-GILT, LAPIS LAZULI, AVENTURINE, RUBELITE, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MUSICAL AUTOMATON WORLD TIME TABLE CLOCK WITH PERPETUAL CALENDAR, ASTROLABE, THERMOMETER, HYGROMETER AND REMOTE CONTROL

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CHF 264 600
Auction dateClassic
06.11.2023 10:00UTC +02:00
Auctioneer
CHRISTIE'S
Event location
Switzerland, Geneva
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ID 1058639
Lot 2110 | CROWN. A UNIQUE, EXTRAORDINARY AND MAGNIFICENT SILVER-GILT, LAPIS LAZULI, AVENTURINE, RUBELITE, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MUSICAL AUTOMATON WORLD TIME TABLE CLOCK WITH PERPETUAL CALENDAR, ASTROLABE, THERMOMETER, HYGROMETER AND REMOTE CONTROL
CROWN. A UNIQUE, EXTRAORDINARY AND MAGNIFICENT SILVER-GILT, LAPIS LAZULI, AVENTURINE, RUBELITE, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET ELECTRO-MECHANICAL MUSICAL AUTOMATON WORLD TIME TABLE CLOCK WITH PERPETUAL CALENDAR, ASTROLABE, THERMOMETER, HYGROMETER AND REMOTE CONTROL

‘THE SULTAN QABOOS MUSICAL GRAND OPERA CLOCK’ UNIQUE PIECE MADE TO COMEMMORATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT OMANI RENNAISSANCE, CIRCA 2020

Movement: Electro-mechanical

Dial: Lapis lazuli and silver-gilt, individual dials for world time, thermometer, hygrometer, astrolabe and perpetual calendar

Case: Domed architectural-form, inset with lapis lazuli panels and silver-gilt mounts, partly diamond and ruby-set side panels, revolving arched panels displaying 30 miniature figures of musicians, the front doors opening to reveal revolving silver-gilt and enamel musical instruments within an illuminated and painted panorama

With: Original fitted case, electrical charging system and remote control with applied ‘Khanjar’ emblem

Remark: Unique piece





Medium:Acrylic glass, Plastic
Art style:Modern art
Auction house category:Clocks - Furnishings
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