Royal Russian clock sold for nearly $1 million at Christie’sNovember 1, 2012 - 19:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A cabinet clock, believed to have once belonged to the Russian Tsar Paul I, has sold for nearly $1 million. The timepiece was made by James Cox, who also created the 3-meter high ‘Peacock Clock’ on display at the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg. Believed to have been first owned by Tsar Paul I, it was gifted to the German Baron Ludwig Heinrich Nicolay, who arrived in the Russian Empire in 1769 to be his teacher. Initially valued between $80,200 and $128,320, the historical timepiece was sold at Christie’s London sale for $966,810, ten times the estimate, therebel.org reported. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers. Cumulative deposit on flexible terms: Byblos Bank Armenia's new offer Once the deposit is fixed, it can be topped up at any time, and interest will be accrued quarterly. BSEC Secretary General due in Armenia on July 1 On July 1, the Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) Lazar Comanescu will pay a working visit to Armenia. |