Imperial Pavel Buhre & Faberge Solid 14k Gold Award Pocket Watch – WWI Era 1914

An unprecedented opportunity to acquire an exceptionally rare, historically significant artifact from the highest echelons of the Imperial Court. This museum-quality full hunter pocket watch represents a masterful collaboration between two of the most legendary names in Imperial history: Pavel Buhre and K. Fabergé.

Sourced directly from his family estate, this magnificent timepiece was personally awarded by Tsar Nicholas II to General Vladimir Sukhomlinov, a commanding figure in the Imperial military during the early years of the First World War.

Pieces of this caliber, finished and decorated by Fabergé, are exceedingly scarce, with only a few such watches known to exist worldwide. It is presented in its original, luxury birchwood Fabergé presentation case, preserving its impeccable provenance.

Historical Provenance & Context

Pavel Buhre was the official watch master and supplier to the Imperial Court, renowned for crafting presentation timepieces awarded by the Tsar. For this specific and highly important commission during the outbreak of WWI, the watch was handed over to the workshops of K. Fabergé for its masterful enamel decoration and final presentation.

Awarded directly by Tsar Nicholas II to General Vladimir Sukhomlinov—who served as the Minister of War—this timepiece commemorates the turbulent years of 1914–1915. Acquiring a documented, Tsar-presented award watch of this magnitude, still retaining its original Fabergé birchwood box and emerging directly from the recipient’s family estate, is a once-in-a-lifetime event for serious collectors of military antiquities and Imperial horology.

Detailed Specifications

• Case Material: Solid 14k Gold (stamped with the 56  Imperial standard and 0.583 hallmarks).

• Case Weight: A substantial 105 grams.

• Dimensions: 49mm in diameter, offering a heavy, significant feel in the hand.

• Front Cover: Exquisite translucent red guilloché enamel featuring a meticulously applied solid gold Imperial double-headed eagle.

• Back Cover: Matching red guilloché enamel, adorned with applied gold  lettering reading: “ WAR 1914-1915 K. FABERGÉ”.

• Inner Dust Cover (Cuvette): Elegantly engraved in sweeping  script: “ (Pavel Buhre – supplier to the Court of His Majesty), alongside the serial number.

• Dial: The pristine white enamel dial is classically appointed with Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, a sunken sub-seconds register at the 6 o’clock position, and elegant gold-tone hands.

• Movement: A high-grade, exceptionally clean mechanical movement featuring a bi-metallic compensation balance. The watch is in perfect working order, ticking strongly and keeping excellent time.

• Presentation Box: Accompanied by its original, highly coveted luxury birchwood Fabergé presentation box. The plush interior lid is lined in silk and stamped with the Imperial double-headed eagle above the Fabergé name and its boutique locations. The watch rests on a beautifully preserved, deep red ruched velvet bed.

Condition Report

This historical masterpiece has been preserved with the utmost respect. The solid 14k gold case remains sharp with crisp engine-turned details beneath the enamel. The red enamel work by Fabergé is vivid and breathtaking. The movement is flawless and in perfect working order. The Fabergé birchwood box remains structurally sound with vibrant interior fabric, showcasing a remarkable state of preservation for its age.

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