Pavel Bure Imperial Prize Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
turn of the 19th-20th century
This silver prize pocket watch was manufactured by the Pavel Bure company at the turn of the 19th-20th century. Designed as a prize for military achievement, the watch was awarded to Karl Lepin, a gunner of the 6th battalion of the L.Gv.
2nd Artillery Brigade, for riding with a gun. The piece is constructed from 84 sterling silver, enamel, and gold. The exterior cover features an applied monogram under an imperial crown. The enamel dial is equipped with a stopwatch function, Roman numerals, and twisted gold hands. The interior cover is engraved with the company's designation as a supplier to His Majesty's Court. The watch measures 5.5 cm in diameter and weighs 123 grams.
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Prize pocket watch
- Maker
- Pavel Bure
- Weight
- 123 g
- Context
- Military prize
- Diameter
- 5.5 cm
- Materials
- 84 silver, enamel, gold
- Recipient
- Karl Lepin
- Inscription
- Supplier of His Majesty's Court
- Serial Number
- 132071
- Place recorded
- Russia
- Maker / attribution
- Pavel Bure
Design
- Visible features
- • Enamel dial with Roman numerals and a small seconds register • Applied Imperial monogram and crown on the outer case back • Gold-toned crown and bow • Engraved inscription on the interior dust cover
- Construction and Design
- The pocket watch features a silver casing measuring 5.5 cm in diameter. The dial is executed in enamel and includes a stopwatch function along with Roman numerals for timekeeping, complemented by twisted gold hands. The crown and bow are rendered in a contrasting gold tone. The case back is decorated with an applied metal monogram consisting of the letters 'MA' situated beneath an imperial crown. The weight of the watch is 123 grams.
- Signatures and Identifiers
- The watch is marked with the serial number 132071. This number appears both on the watch and is explicitly documented in the auction catalog. The inner cover bears a formal company inscription, identifying the Pavel Bure firm as a supplier to the Russian Imperial Court.
- Provenance and Historical Context
- The watch is identified as a prize awarded for military service. According to the provided information, it was given to Karl Lepin, a gunner serving in the 6th battalion of the L.Gv. 2nd Artillery Brigade, for proficiency in riding with a gun. The auction records note a connection to A.I. Vilkova's book, 'Prize Watches in the Russian Imperial Army', citing a similar example with the monogram of Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich.
Identification
- Serial number
- 132071
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact provenance of this specific watch is not provided beyond the identified recipient
- Research required: The relationship between this monogram and the Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich referenced in literature requires further verification