Gold pocket watch with a chain by Pavel Bure company, 1905, known as soap watch, in an original leather case. A gift from the Cabinet of His Imperial Majesty during the reign of Nicholas II (1896-1917). The watch is decorated with an applied double-headed eagle, topped with a blue enamel ribbon with an image of the State Emblem of the Russian Empire, as well as a guilloche pattern on the case. The watch is equipped with a mechanical movement with manual winding, a white enamel dial with the Cyrillic inscription Pavel Bure, Roman numerals for hours and Arabic numerals for minutes. The serial number of the watch is 98164, which corresponds to the year of production: 1905. Dimensions: diameter 48.5 mm, weight: 87.1 g. Chain - 16.8 g. Hallmarks: Swiss assay mark Belka for items made of 585 gold, the numbers 583, the Cyrillic inscription Pavel Bure, Supplier to the Court of His Majesty. Historical information: This watch was a gift from Tsar Nicholas II in 1907 to Christian A. Reinberg in gratitude for the services rendered. In August 1903, Reinberg, who was responsible for port telecommunications in the port of Liepaja Fortress, ensured constant communication between the imperial yacht Shtandart and the land during the visit of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna. This unique gift testifies to the highest degree of recognition of Reinberg`s services. After the presentation, the watch was kept in the recipient`s family and passed on by inheritance.
Period:
At the turn of 19th -20th century
