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a gold, enamel and diamond-set Imperial presentation hunter case watch, circa 1900
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
the interior signed by the supplier to the Imperial court, Pavel Buhré, and numbered 146125, the fob chain with 56 standard, the egg apparently unmarked, in fitted case
- Diameter 2 1/8 in.
- 5.4 cm
the cover of the polished gold case applied with a diamond-set Imperial eagle with enameled St. Andrew's ribbon, the white enamel dial inscribed Pavel Buhré in Cyrillic, the gold dust cover similarly inscribed. Swiss movement. Complete with Russian gold fob chain with a small gilded Easter egg with the diamond-set Cyrillic initials XB.
Literature
For a similar watch presented by the Tsar to renowned opera singer Fedor Chaliapine, see Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm, The Russian Imperial Award System, 1894-1917, Helsinki, 2005, p. 208, no. 88
Condition
overall good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.