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An Imperial Presentation jewelled and enamelled gold hunting cased keyless lever quarter repeating watch, Pavel Buhre, St Petersburg, circa 1910
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, silver, diamonds, enamel, leather
- diameter 5.5cm, 2 1/8 in.
the cover applied with a rose- and circular-cut diamond-set Imperial eagle with blue enamel ribbon, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, inscribed in Russian 'Pavel Buhre', keyless winding jewelled lever Swiss movement, regulator with Cyrillic indication, recessed repeating slide to the band, slide for hand-setting, the cuvette inscribed 'Pavel Buhre Supplier to the Imperial Court', numbered 142998, struck 0,583 and with Swiss petits ouvrages (squirrel) mark, with fob chain, St Petersburg, 1908-1917, struck with maker's mark AB (Cyrillic), probably for Abram Beilin-Levkov, 56 standard, in original leather presentation case, the lid with gilt-tooled Imperial eagle
Condition
Excellent condition. The watch ticks when wound, but please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the watch mechanism.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The present lot is among the most expensive watches presented by the Imperial Cabinet in years from 1909 to 1916 and, according to Dr Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm (The Russian Imperial Award System, 1894-1917, Helsinki, 2005, p. 213), would have been given to a pianist, professor, colonel, noble industrialist, or state counsellor.