Presented by Alexander III to Czarina Maria Fyodorovna
Made in
St, Petersburg
Materials
gold, translucent blue enamel, opalescent white enamel, diamonds, sapphires
Kept in
Prince Ranieri II of Monaco Collection
The Serpent Clock Egg costed 2,160 rubles to the Czar. The serpent winds around the pedestal of the egg and serves as tha clock's hand. The time can be read on the upper eggshell, which hs a rotating clock face.
It is very similar to the "Duchess of Marlborough egg" (see). We don't have more documentation for the moment. If you have news or a better picture about this Egg, please e-mail us. Thank you!
The Serpent Clock Egg costed 2,160 rubles to the Czar. The serpent winds around the pedestal of the egg and serves as tha clock's hand. The time can be read on the upper eggshell, which hs a rotating clock face.
It is very similar to the "Duchess of Marlborough egg" (
