IMPERIAL RUSSIAN ALEXANDER III SILVER POCKET WATCH by W. Gabus (.)

Up for your consideration an important and rare presentation Imperial Russian sterling silver watch made by famous watch maker Louis William Gabus with original key and original box. Fully marked with 84 silver mark, standing bear and numbers on the case.

Movement is 32mm starts and holds on its own with a few turns, keeps time very well. Excellent antique condition no damages. Diameter of the watch 1 7/8. Louis William Gabus was born in the Swiss village of Le Locle in 1847. His parents were already watchmakers at the time (Louis Gabus and Heloise Jeanneret Gris), when he moved to Russia at the age of 20. William Gabu begins his watch business in Moscow by establishing the Trade House V. It is this firm that in time will become one of the three largest watch companies in Russia (all the way with the trading house of Pavel Bure and also Henry Moser) that undoubtedly, worthy of respect. Later watches of this brand took. Gold medals in Chicago, Paris and Milan. There is NO RETURN for items unless i have made a fundamental mistake in my item description. The reason of the return should be based on facts that i have not referred to.

The item "IMPERIAL RUSSIAN ALEXANDER III SILVER POCKET WATCH by W.)" is in sale since Saturday, March 23, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches". The seller is "oleg10016" and is located in Staten Island, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
Escapement Type: Anchor
Movement: Mechanical (Key-winding)
Features: 12-Hour Dial
Year of Manufacture: 1880-1889
Closure: Full Hunter
Brand: Louis William Gabus
Serial Number: 20364
Age: 1850-1899
Composition: Sterling Silver
Modified Item: No