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147 - PAVEL BURE TRADING HOUSE

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€5,000

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Estimation

€15,000 - 20,000

Sale fees

31.5%

PAVEL BURE TRADING HOUSE PAUL BUHRÉ LE PHARE. GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH MINUTE REPEATER, CHRONOGRAPH, MOON PHASES AND CYRILLIC CALENDAR. CIRCA 1903. A unique example of a gold pocket watch, created in collaboration between the Swiss manufacture Le Phare and the legendary Imperial Court Supplier Pavel Bure. This extremely rare timepiece features a minute repeater, moon phase indicator, chronograph, Cyrillic calendar apertures, and a rare bridge movement with two hammers and two gongs. Case No. 72647, 59 mm in diameter, crafted in 14K rose gold, is adorned with exquisite guilloché engraving and a partially enameled Russian imperial double-headed eagle crest. The inner lids bear two historically significant inscriptions: Dedication in Cyrillic: To dear Mitya in gratitude and 30 years of loyal friendship from V. Voronov. 1882–1912. Signature: Pavel Bure, Supplier to the Court of His Imperial Majesty, confirming the item’s high status.The enamel dial features Roman numerals, Cyrillic calendar apertures for days and months, a date indicator, moon phase aperture, and a 30-minute chronograph counter. Signed: Tchétine et Fils. The movement is a complex bridge caliber with lever escapement, compensated balance wheel, and Swiss patent engraving No. 334. The finishing includes gilding, blued screws, and finely executed surfaces. Marks: Le Phare with exhibition medals Pavel Bure Swiss and Russian assay marks (585 14K and 56 zolotnik) Dimensions: 59 mmWeight: 149 g Provenance: Russia Switzerland, circa 1903 Mechanism: Minute repeater, moon phase calendar, chronograph, manual wind Width: 5.9cm, Height: 5.9cm, Depth: 1cm, Weight: 0.149kg, Condition: Very good, Material: Enamel, Gold 56, ID: ID-ANTQ-12324

Auction details

Antiques & Fine Art
Saturday, November 28
03:00 PM
Brivibas street 52-1B
LV-1011 Riga, Latvia

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Antiqon +37 1 28 05 84 24 auction@antiqon.com
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