Museum-Grade 18k Gold Patek Philippe Ladies Pocket Watch – Imperial Royal Court

This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a piece of horological and royal history. We are proud to present a one-of-a-kind Patek Philippe 18k Solid Gold Half-Hunter Ladies Fob Watch, originally supplied by the legendary Paul (Pavel) Buhre for the Imperial Royal Court of Empress Maria Feodorovna, circa 1870s.

This exquisite timepiece is a true “triple threat” for collectors: a high-grade Patek Philippe movement, a Paul Buhre retail pedigree, and a direct connection to one of the most glamorous eras of the late 19th century.

Historical Significance & Provenance

• The Royal Connection: The watch is housed in its original luxury presentation box, featuring the applied gold personal monogram of Empress Maria Feodorovna.

• The Supplier: Paul Buhre (Pavel Buhre) was the pre-eminent horologist of his time and the official watch supplier to the Imperial Court. Buhre famously sourced only the finest movements from Switzerland—most notably from Patek Philippe—to satisfy the exacting standards of the monarchy.

• The Era: Dating to the 1870s, this watch represents the height of the Victorian/Imperial aesthetic, blending mechanical precision with opulent jewelry design.

The Watch & Movement

• Case: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Half-Hunter case. The front features a stunning blue enamel Roman numeral outer dial, allowing the time to be read without opening the cover. The back is beautifully hand-engraved with an intricate floral monogram.

• Dial: Pristine white enamel dial with slim Roman numerals and delicate “Spade” hands.

• Movement: A museum-quality, high-grade Patek Philippe cylinder escapement movement.

  • Features Wolf-Teeth winding gears, a signature of high-end Swiss manufacturing.

  • Fully jeweled and finished to the highest standard.

• Condition: In perfect working order, maintaining excellent time for a piece of its age.

• Diameter: 28mm (ideal for a lady’s fob or pendant watch).

The 18k Gold Fob & Chain

Accompanying the watch is its original, matching 18k solid gold chain fob.

• Decoration: The fob is masterfully adorned with high-luster seed pearls and a singular deep blue gemstone drop.

• Weight: The chain and fob alone weigh 10 grams.

• Design: Features a unique “Orb and Crescent” motif, synonymous with the luxury jewelry of the 1870s.

Technical Specifications & Value

Condition Report

This set is in remarkable antique condition. The enamel on the watch face and outer hunter case is crisp with no significant losses. The movement is clean and running. The presentation box shows authentic age-related wear to the silk and velvet, which only adds to its 150-year-old charm.

Note to Collectors: Patek Philippe watches with documented Imperial Court provenance are vanishingly rare outside of private museums. This represents a blue-chip investment piece for the serious horologist or royal historian.