Timepiece. Wonderfully whimsical Viennese turtle form desk timepiece with enamel decoration to entirety of shell, and a central clock. Exterior of turtle shell decorated with enamel scenes of nude maidens in various scenes, and similar depictions to underside surrounding a turtle at water's edge. Hinged shell opens to reveal an enamel decorated scene of a castle on a hill, and trees surrounding the clock case. Clock is comprised of a blue enamel ground surrounding the clock dial which is flanked by standing figures, bells, and floral arrangements. Accompanied by a York Avenue Galleries/Sotheby's 29 June 95 Property Return Slip for, "An amusing Viennese Gilt-metal and enamel turtle form desk timepiece with Quar*RPC*". From a Long Island, NY estate. Dimensions: turtle measures approx. 3.5" w x 5.675" d x 2.25" h.