Pocket watch finift-enamel "Pine near the River"
Russian Finift Pocket Watch. Molnija
Molnija Watch Factory is based in Chelyabinsk, Russia. "Molnija" [moh-l-nee-yah] is the Russian word for "lightning".
FINIFT - old Russian name of these things made in technique of enamel, items are well known all over the world for their high quality and designs, luster and transparency of enamel colors. Enamel art of Russian finift hase its roots in Byzantium. In old Russia nice enamels were considered to be the most expensive and valuable jewelry pieces. The new millennium this will come true.
This watch has special porcelain insertion on cover of the watch which contains small painting made with hot enamel by an artist on each watch. This decorative techniques is called "Finift" and though the plot may be the same, each particular watch is unique because of handmade painting.
Looks great - can be perfect for unusual and beautiful gift.
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| Watch "Pine near the River" |
200 gr (7 oz) |
£ 54.40 |
€ 71.90 |
$ 108.50 |
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