Gentleman's Russian Silver Pocket Watch. Late 19th century. Hunter's case, the cover applied with a high-relief Imperi... (Total: 2 Items)

Description

Gentleman's Russian Silver Pocket Watch
Late 19th century

Hunter's case, the cover applied with a high-relief Imperial Romanov double-headed eagle, opening to reveal a white enamel dial with blue steel spade hands, Roman chapters with subsidiary seconds, and a second hand dial, signed Pavel Buhre in Cyrillic, with original Swiss 11 jewel nickel movement and platform lever escapement, stamped 875 silver inside dust cover, with engine turned back cover, attached to a later twisted rope chain-53 mm diam., the chain-16 in. long

Born into a family of watchmakers from Neuchâtel who settled in Russia in the 19th century, Pavel Buhre provided most of the watches commissioned by the Imperial Family during the reign of Nicholas II. In 1899, the firm received the title of Supplier to the Imperial Court.

Provenance:
Purchased from Antique Show, New York

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